ποΈ Dominique's vision and relentless pursuit of a fairer world were the very foundation of GEIGS.
Though taken far too soon, their legacy lives on in everything we do.
Our deepest sympathies to family, friends, and all who knew such an extraordinary soul.
Rest in peace, dear colleague π€
π In Memoriam: Dominique Vervoort
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved co-founder, @dvervoort.bsky.social
a brilliant young physician-scientist whose passion for equity in health care and global surgery touched lives around the world
β¨ Get to know more about the #GEIGSJournalClub βs guests π
Join us this Jan 27, at 7pm ESTfor a panel discussion with the AJSβs newest paper on gender representation and industry payments in Surgery π€©
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#GEIGS #WIS #EquityForAll #SoMe4Surgery
β¨ Who is excited for the #GEIGSJournalClub ???
π Meet our incredible guests and join us this Jan 27, at 7pm EST to connect and discuss gender representation and industry payments in Surgery π€©
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#GEIGS #WomenInSurgery #EquityForAll #SoMe4Surgery
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Women face persistent gender gaps in representation & industry pay across surgical subspecialties
Join the #SHEro researchers panel behind this study as we discuss evidence solutions β¨
ποΈJan 27 |7 PM ESTβ°
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#WIS #GEIGSResearch #GlobalSurgery
Itβs amazing how #GEIGS became a big part of me, from #GEIGSLATAM Research co-lead β‘οΈ #GEIGS Advocacy lead β‘οΈ #GEIGS Secretaryβ¦ This organization taught me SO MUCH and helped me grow, finding my true self and purpose β¨
Honored to being part of this team along with such incredible people π
π Finally, meet #GEIGSDEJ & #GEIGSMentorship teams, inspire individuals committed to empowering gender minorities worldwide β¨
π£οΈ Meet the #GEIGSAdvocacy team
Guiding by the core of GEIGSβ mission, weβre seeking change across the global surgical ecosystem, in our own powerful way:
π data driven
π people centered
π equity focusedοΏΌ
π Meet the Regional Leaders of our #GEIGSWHORegions, a network aimed to deliver powerful changes to local communities (part 2)
#GEIGSNorthAmerica #GEIGSSEARO
π Meet the Regional Leaders of our #GEIGSWHORegions, a network aimed to deliver powerful changes to local communities (part 1)
#GEIGSAFRO #GEIGSEURO #GEIGSLATAM
π© Meet the #GEIGSGA team members who will continue developing our organization through impactful policies and governance, turning community into impact!
Meet the minds shaping the knowledge and skills behind GEIGS π§
Together, the #GEIGSResearch & #GEIGSEd teams turn insights into action!
We aim to build a surgical field where EQUITY is
β¨ informed
β¨ taught
β¨ practiceοΏΌ
π Meet the heart behind our organization
Our Executive Team is formed by talents like @brendaferes.bsky.social @pinkhairmd.bsky.social Dr Jill Mayunga & Dr Rabbey Khan. Together, theyβre guiding us to real changes, building bridges and making sure #genderequality improves worldwide πβ¨οΏΌ
Hello hello!!! New year asks for new introductions β¨
Meet the the powerhouse teams behind #GEIGS π₯
Advocacy β’ Research β’ Mentorship β’ Education β’ DEJ β’ GA β’ Regional Leads
Together weβre transforming gender equity in global surgery: globally, boldly and collaboratively πποΏΌ
Weβre finally here ππ»
Excited to connect with all #GlobalSurgery and #GenderEquity enthusiasts old friends and to make new ones π
