Society of Surgical Oncology

Enhancing Surgeons: Insights on Professional Development and Well-being

Surgeon well-being and professional development are critical to the delivery of quality care to patients and a long, fulfilling career. What can you do to not just survive but thrive in this most demanding profession?. In this session, experts in the field will provide in-depth exploration and guidance, equipping you with valuable insights and practical tools to enhance both your career and personal well-being. Surgeon well-being and professional development are critical to the delivery of quality care to patients and a long, fulfilling career. What can you do to not just survive but thrive in this most demanding profession? In this session, experts in the field will provide in-depth exploration and guidance, equipping you with valuable insights and practical tools to enhance both your career and personal well-being. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Kelly K. Hunt (USA), Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Alliric Willis (USA) Empowering Surgeons: Professional Development and Well-Being - Professionalism - Dr. Mediget Teshome (USA) Q&A Session - Dr. Kelly K. Hunt (USA), Dr. Mediget Teshome (USA) and Dr. Alliric Willis (USA) Communication Skills Training for Providers - Dr. Eva Suarez (USA) Q&A Session - Dr. Kelly K. Hunt (USA), Dr. Eva Suarez (USA) and Dr. Alliric Willis (USA) Physician Burnout - Dr. Carter Lebares (USA) Q&A Session - Dr. Tari A. King (USA), Dr. Carter Lebares (USA) and Dr. Alliric Willis (USA) Closing Remarks - Dr. Kelly K. Hunt (USA), Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Alliric Willis (USA)

With Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Seamless Stitches: Closing the Gap in Surgical Cancer Care

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the Society of Surgical Oncology is honored to work with the American College of Surgeons to convene a vital conversation regarding disparities in the management and outcomes of cancer patients. Even more importantly, we will review strategies to mitigate disparate outcomes through research, policy and clinical service. A team of renowned researchers will lead a robust discussion regarding the roles of the surgical oncology workforce demographics, breast cancer screening, safety net hospitals, colorectal cancer surgery, and clinical trials in achieving cancer health equity. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) Diversity in the surgical oncology workforce: addressing the pipeline problem - Dr. Callisia Clarke (USA) Disparities in breast cancer screening and the 2023 updated USPSTF mammography screening guideline - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) Addressing disparities in access to surgical oncology care through support for the safety net hospitals - Dr.Kathie-Ann Joseph (USA) Disparities in colorectal cancer surgery - Dr. Luz María Rodríguez (USA) The role of clinical trials in addressing surgical oncology disparities - Dr. Alliric Willis (USA) Diversity in Pancreatic Cancer - Dr. Nita Ahuja (USA) Panel discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) Closing remarks - Dr. Lisa Ann Newman (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)