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SUMMARY:WiSA Gala Dinner and AGM - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Women Surgeons: At the frontline of surgical solutions and innovations. \nPlease bring your complimentary dinner ticket. \nVisit the WiSA desk in the Exhibition Hall at the Safari Hotel and Conference Centre.
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-gala-dinner-and-agm-2022/
LOCATION:Avani Hote and Casino Wnindhoek\, Namibia-Stratos Ballroom\, Windhoek\, Namibia
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SUMMARY:COSECSA Events
DESCRIPTION:December 2022 COSECSA Events in Namibia\nDecember 3rd-4th : Council meetings\nDecember 5th-6th : FCS Clinical/Viva Exams\nDecember 7th : AGM/Graduation Ceremony\nDecember 8th-9th: Scientific Conference
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/cosecsa-events/
LOCATION:TBC\, Windhoek\, Namibia
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SUMMARY:WISA virtual AGM and Conference
DESCRIPTION:WISA virtual Annual General Meeting and Conference October 2022. The dates to be announced.
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-virtual-agm-and-conference/
LOCATION:TBC\, Windhoek\, Namibia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260404T022052
CREATED:20190819T080113Z
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SUMMARY:WiSA Luncheon and AGM 2019
DESCRIPTION:Message from the Chair \nDear WISA Family and Friends\, \nIt is with great pleasure that we invite you all to our annual AGM and luncheon meeting this year in Kampala. \nWe would want to wish our esteemed colleagues great success in their MCS and FCS clinical exams\, we are proud of your achievements thus far and await a joyous graduation celebration with you all. \nLet us come together as we celebrate the growth of WiSA in the last four years with highlights from this year’s events. We have interesting speakers on importance topics such as how to brand yourself and prepare to launch our surgical career after training. We also have a great panel discussion on the current barriers we face as women in surgery and how to overcome them. \n  \nWe look forward to hosting you all. \n  \nWelcome\, karibu….tukusanyukidde! \nSpeakers for the 2019 WiSA Luncheon Event \nWiSA 2019 Luncheon Program \n 
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-luncheon-and-agm-2019/
LOCATION:Serena Hotel\, KAMPALA\, Uganda
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTSTAMP:20260404T022052
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SUMMARY:COSECSA 2019 AGM\, Graduation Ceremony & Scientific Conference
DESCRIPTION:The COSECSA 20th AGM and Graduation Ceremony will be held on 04th December followed by the Scientific Conference on 05th and 06th December 2019 in Kampala\, Uganda. \nApply Now
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/cosecsa-2019-agm-graduation-ceremony-scientific-conference/
LOCATION:Serena Hotel\, KAMPALA\, Uganda
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181206T150000
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CREATED:20180720T100935Z
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SUMMARY:WiSA Luncheon and AGM 2018
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URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-luncheon-and-agm-2018/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Kigali\, Rwanda
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161207T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161207T210000
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CREATED:20161116T114048Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Surgery Africa Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Changing the Face of Surgery: \nWomen Surgeons in the 21st Century\nCOSECSA AGM Side Event\nSupported by the RCSI\, ACS and COOL \nParadise Pride Inn\, Mombasa\, Kenya – Wednesday\, 7 December 2016 \nONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE ($30 Per Person) \n\n\n\n1.\n1830 – 1900\nArrival and Registration Arrival of guests and registration\n\n\n2.\n1900 – 1920\nWelcome and Introduction Faith Muchemwa\, WiSA Chairperson Prof Milliard Derbew\, COSECSA President\n\n\n3.\n1920 – 1925\nPresentation of Event Theme Shelmith Muthee (Kenya)\n\n\n4.\n1925 – 1945\nKeynote Address/Guest Speaker Ms. Hilary Sanfey\, First Vice-President Elect\, American College of Surgeons\n\n\n5.\n1945 – 2000\nPresentation of Travel Grants and Grantees Grace Kansayisa (Rwanda)Lydia Nanjula (Uganda)Womba Kadochi (Zambia)\n\n\n6.\n2000 – 2020\nPresentation of Chapters and Chapter Representatives Chapter representatives\n\n\n7.\n2020 – 2030\nPresentation of Pocket Mentor Dr. Hilary Sanfey & WiSA Board\n\n\n8.\n2030 – 2040\nPresentation of Mentorship Scheme Faith Muchemwa\n\n\n9.\n2040 – 2050\nCommunications and Future Plans WiSA Executive Board Members\n\n\n10.\n2050 – 2100\nFarewell and Thanks Thanks and Acknowledgement from the WiSA Board
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/women-in-surgery-africa-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Paradise Pride Inn\, Mombasa\, Kenya
ORGANIZER;CN="Agneta Odera":MAILTO:stacyagneta@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160211T080000
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SUMMARY:WiSA Strategic Plan - Consultation Process
DESCRIPTION:WiSA will undertake a consultation to inform its Strategic Planning process from 10 -28 February 2016. \nMore information is available under the Strategic Planning tab of the WiSA website. We look forward to hearing from you.
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-strategic-plan-consultation-process/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151209
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SUMMARY:WiSA Board Appointments Announced
DESCRIPTION:Following an election in Blantyre Malawi on 2 December\, today COSECSA announced the is the appointments to the WiSA Board. \nThe WISA Patron and Board Members are as follows: \n\n\n\n\nRole \n\n\nName \n\n\nCountry \n\n\n\n\nPatron \n\n\nDr Jane Faulal \n\n\nUganda \n\n\n\n\nChairperson \n\n\nDr Faith Muchemwa \n\n\nZimbabwe \n\n\n\n\nVice Chairperson \n\n\nDr Agnetta Odera \n\n\nKenya \n\n\n\n\nSecretary \n\n\nDr Ainhoa Costas Chavarri \n\n\nRwanda \n\n\n\n\nTreasurer \n\n\nDr Pamela T K Samoyo \n\n\nTanzania \n\n\n\n\nMembership Officer \n\n\nDr Chiku Clara Mpanga \n\n\nMalawi \n\n\n\n\nCongratulations to all and wishing WiSA every success for the future.
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-board-appointments-announced/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T140000
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SUMMARY:New Women in Surgery Group Officially Launched in Malawi
DESCRIPTION:The First Members of Women in Surgery Africa (WiSA) with AWS Founder Dr Patricia Numann at the WISA Launch Event in Blantyre Malawi. \n  \nVictoria Hotel\, 2 December 2015 \nToday over 100 representatives from Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, Rwanda\, Zambia\, Zimbabwe\, Tanzania and Uganda convened at the Victoria Hotel in Blantyre\, Malawi to celebrate the inauguration of Women in Surgery Africa (WiSA). \nWiSA is an advocacy and mentorship group which provides support to female surgeons\, surgical trainees and medical students working in the East\, Central and Southern Africa. WiSA seeks to inspire\, encourage and empower women surgeons in Africa to realise their professional and personal goals. \nWiSA was created under the auspices of the College of Surgeons of East\, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)\, which is the second largest surgical training college is Sub-Saharan Africa. It is supported by Irish Aid\, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland\, UKAID and the University of Oxford. \nLeadership and Mentorship\nSpeaking at the WiSA launch\, the incoming President and gender focal person Prof Miliard Derbew stated: “COSECSA is delighted to endorse Women in Surgery Africa and recognises the importance of advocating for and effectively supporting female surgeons. This is the first group of its kind in Africa and constitutes a unique opportunity for surgery in the region. WiSA will promote\, facilitate and enable women to take up leadership roles and positions in surgery.”\nWiSA seeks to advance the professonal growth and development for women surgeons through dedicated networking events and grant opportunities for its Members. It offers a unique Mentorship Programme which links up female surgeons around the world. COSECSA Council Member Dr Jane Faulal stated: “The WiSA Mentorship Programme will enhance and facilitate interaction among women surgeons through a global network. This will create a supportive environment which will allow female surgeons to achieve the highest standards of competence and excel in their field.” \nMr Declan Magee\, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) “RCSI is a long-term partner of COSECSA and a proud supporter of WiSA. WiSA is a unique initiative which will undoubtedly help empower future generations of leaders. We wish WiSA every success and anticipate that many surgeons in Ireland will engage with their peers in Africa through this organisation. We look forward to continued partnership and collaboration with COSECSA and WiSA over the coming years.”\nSurgeon Workforce Shortage \nAfrica is currently facing a serious shortfall of surgeons. The World Health Organisation and Lancet Commission on Global Surgery recognise that effective engagement and support for female surgeons is critical to addressing the workforce shortage and ultimately improving patient outcomes. \nThere are currently 108 female surgeons working across 10 countries in East\, Central and Southern Africa\, representing only 7% of the existing surgical workforce. More women are now opting for a career in surgery and 14% of COSECSA surgical trainees are female. \nDr Patricia Numann\, who established the Association of Women Surgeons in the United States in 1981\, stated in her Keynote Address : “Supporting WISA and women surgeons is critical as women are the greatest under-utilised resource in surgery. Increasing the number of women surgeons will go a long way to increasing the surgical workforce and improving access to surgical care. To achieve this\, there must be a proactive approach by which WISA can champion women surgeons.” \nWiSA will support and enable more women to successfully enter the field of surgery and bolster the surgical workforce in Africa. Increased numbers of female surgeons will ultimately save lives and provide access to surgery for those who need it most. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\nNotes \nWiSA\nWebsite: www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org\nTwitter: @womensurgafrica #womeninsurgeryafrica\nEmail: wisa@cosecsa.org \nMalawi Organising Committee\nLinda Chokotho\nEmail: lindachokotho@gmail.com\nPhone: 0881668152 \nCollege of Surgeons in East Central and Southern Africa\nEmail:info@cosecsa.org\nWebsite: www.cosecsa.org
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/2-december-2015/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T022052
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SUMMARY:WiSA Launch Event - Keynote Speaker Announced
DESCRIPTION:Women in Surgery Africa (WiSA) is delighted and honoured to announce that Dr. Patricia Numann\, Founder Member of the Association of Women Surgeons will join us in Malawi to deliver the Keynote Address and mark the inauguration of WiSA. \n \nDr. Patricia J. Numann served as Vice-President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and President of the Association for Surgical Education. She is past Second Vice-President of the American College of Surgeons and past Chair of the American Board of Surgery\, the first woman in either position. She was one of the founding members of the Association for Surgical Education and founded the Association for Women Surgeons. She was the first woman elected to the American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs.   Dr. Numann has received numerous honors and awards at the local\, state and national level. She has received the Post Standard Woman of Achievement Award\, the Onondaga County Physician Service to the Community Award\, the New York State Woman of Accomplishment Award\, and the Nina Starr Braunwald Award of the Association of Women Surgeons. She is listed in Best Doctors in America. She has been named\, by the SUNY Board of Trustees\, as a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor. She received the Upstate Medical University Distinguished Alumna Award and SUNY Alumna of Distinction Award. She served as Medical Director of University Hospital for 10 years. She was designated the Lloyd S. Rogers Professor of Surgery in 2000. She was inducted into the International Women Physicians’ Hall of Fame and named “Local Legend” to The National Library of Medicine’s “Changing Faces of Medicine” exhibit. In 2006 Dr Numann received AMWA’s highest award the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal for her contribution in the professional advancement and recognition of women. Dr. Numann was given The American College of Surgeon’s Distinguished Award at the Clinical Congress in October of 2006. She was first woman to receive this prestigious award. \nDr. Numann is particularly interested in education and has been distinguished as a teacher\, receiving the Clinical Teacher of the Year Award twice. She has been regularly asked by the graduating medical students to serve as the Faculty Marshall or to deliver the Oath of Hippocrates. Dr. Numann’s scientific and clinical interests are in the area of thyroid and parathyroid disease and breast disease\, founding The Breast and Endocrine Center which now bears her name. She was highly regarded as a clinical surgeon. She has published numerous articles\, abstracts and book chapters. She is committed to equity for women. \nDr Numann serves on numerous community boards including the Everson Museum of Art\, The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York\, Vera House\, Hospice of Central New York and the Greater Roxbury Learning Initiative Corporation. \nIn January of 2007 \,she retired from active clinical practice and as Lloyd S Rodgers Professor of Surgery but remains active in many teaching and organizational activities. \nShe was awarded Emeritus status by SUNY. She was elected First Vice president of the American College of Surgeons in October 2010. In April 2011 she became President Elect of the American College of Surgeons and in October 2011 was installed as President of the American College of Surgeons. In August 2011 she was awarded the ISS Prize of the International Society of Surgeons. In October 2011\, she received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow. May 2012 \, she received an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Upstate Medical University. In July 2012\, she received an Honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. \nThe WiSA Launch Event will take place at the COSECSA AGM at the Victoria Hotel\, Blantyre from 12.00 – 1.45pm on 2 December 2015. For more information contact wisa@cosecsa.org 
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/wisa-launch-event-keynote-speaker-announced/
LOCATION:Victoria Hotel\, Blantyre\, Malawi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151202T133000
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SUMMARY:Launch of Women in Surgery Africa
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nWomen in Surgery Africa will hold its inaugural meeting and elections at the COSECSA AGM.\nWiSA Launch Brochure \nLocation: Victoria Hotel\, Blantyre\, Malawi \nTime & Date: 12 – 13.30\, 2 December\, 2015 \nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\n\n12.00pm\n\n\nArrival & Member Registration\nLunch will be served at this event.\nPlease note the WiSA registration desk will be open for the duration of the day.\n\n\n\n\n12.10pm\n\n\nWiSA Election  \nNominees are invited to make a short presentation outlining their interest in WiSA. Secret Ballot Opens. There is one vote per each COSECSA Country. Each Country will be assigned a table to participate in voting. Membership of WiSA is a prerequisite for voting. Five WiSA Members shall be elected to the WiSA Board and a Chairperson (who must be a COSECSA Fellow) shall be elected by Board Members.\n\n\n\n\n12.20pm\n\n\nWelcome & Opening Address\nProf Miliard Derbew\nCOSECSA Vice-President\n\n\n\n\n12.30pm\n\n\nKey Note Address\nDr Patricia Numann\nFounding Member\nAssociation of Women Surgeons\n\n\n\n\n1.00pm\n\n\nRemarks\nDr Jane Faulal\nCOSECA  Council\n\n\n\n\n1.10pm\n\n\nRemarks\nDr Patricia Eadie\nRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)\n\n\n\n\n1.20pm\n\n\nInauguration\nWiSA Board Members\n\n\n\n\n1.30pm\n\n\nWiSA Announcements & Closing Remarks\nProf Derbew
URL:http://www.womeninsurgeryafrica.org/event/launch-of-women-in-surgery-africa/
LOCATION:Victoria Hotel\, Blantyre\, Malawi
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