International Women Plastic Surgeons Forum
The International Women Plastic Surgeons (IWPS) Forum is dedicated to the strategic organization of women leaders within the field of plastic surgery to create and maintain an environment that recognizes, cultivates and utilizes the talent of its community.
IWPS aims to facilitate networking and communication between women plastic surgeons throughout the year and develop programs and opportunities targeted to women that develop leadership competencies.
A Message From the Chair
As Chair of the IWPS Forum, I will strive to promote gender equality and women empowerment in the field of plastic surgery, as well as counter misogyny and any other hindrance women face in this profession.
Main Objectives
- Early Engagement of Female Plastic Surgeons in Residency Programs: We shall increase the involvement of female plastic surgeons in the plastic surgery residency programs by offering mentorship, resources and networking opportunities.
- Supportive Webinars to Counter Misogyny: We will organize public events (e.g., webinars, workshops, etc.) to raise awareness on the detrimental consequences that misogynistic dynamics have for female plastic surgeons. These events will provide practical tools to address such forms of discrimination.
- Work-Life Balance: We shall launch support programs and innovative company policies in order to promote a better work-life balance for female plastic surgeons, especially when handling family responsibilities traditionally bore by women.
Stefania De Fazio, MD
Italy
Chair, ASPS International Women Plastic Surgeons Forum
International Women Plastic Surgeons Forum Roster
Laila Musri, MD
Argentina
Angela Webb, MD
Australia
Maude Coyette, MD
Belgium
Lydia Masako Fereira, MD
Brazil
Claudia Albornoz, MD
Chile
Andrea Halliday, MD
Colombia
Madeleine Centeno, MD
Costa Rica
Patricia Videc, MD
Croatia
Tania Medina, MD
Dominican Republic
Angelica Cedeño, MD
Ecuador
Sarah Attia, MD
Egypt
Virve Koljonen, MD
Finland
Elise Lupon, MD
France
Dimitra Kotsougiani-Fischer, MD
Germany
Saumya Mathews, MD
India
Irena Sakura Rini, MD
Indonesia
Margaret O'Donnell, MD
Ireland
Binyamina Rosenberg-Hagen, MD
Israel
Rica Tanaka, MD
Japan
Shamala Durairajanayagam, MD
Malaysia
Adriana Rojo Blanco, MD
Mexico
Michelle Locke, MD
New Zealand
Hildur Skuladottir, MD
Norway
Ayesha Aslam, MD
Pakistan
Elsa Maria, MD
Peru
Ma. Arlene C. Cala-or, MD
Philippines
Ruxandra Baltateanu Sinescu, MD
Romania
Shahad Ezz Mohammed Alalawi Alfarhan, MD
Saudi Arabia
Cheryl Hui, MD
Singapore
Isabel do Vale, MD
South Africa
Bommie Florence Seo, MD
South Korea
Brianda Hurtado de Mendoza, MD
Spain
Marianne Prevot, MD
Switzerland
Jung-Ju Huang, MD
Taiwan
Chirakan Charoenvicha, MD
Thailand
Zeynep Deniz Akdeniz Dogan, MD
Turkey
Punam Bijlani, MD
United Arab Emirates
Monica Fawzy, MD
United Kingdom
Linda Rincon Rubio, MD
Venezuela