Invitation to KAWS Inaugural Symposium and Evening Dinner, Nov 24th, 2018

Kenya Association of Women Surgeons
In partnership with
The Surgical Society of Kenya

Invites you to KAWS inaugural symposium and evening dinner
Venue: Boma Inn Eldoret
Date: 24th November 2018

REGISTRATION

9:30 – 9:40am: Welcome Note from SSK Executive Council
9:40 -10:00 am: Brief history of Women Surgeons in Kenya- the pioneer female surgeons in Kenya. Where are we now
10:00 am -10:30 am: Reflections on a career in surgery (Panel discussion)
TEA BREAK
11:00 am -11.20 am: 21st Century Women in Surgery what are the requirements
11.20-11.40 am: Living a wholesome life as a surgeon – Work Life balance
11:40am -12:00p.m: Preparing for Clinical Exams – Academic tool kit
12:05- 12.40 pm: Panel discussion: Motherhood and Surgery- Pregnancy, Maternity and raising children
LUNCH
1.40 pm- 2.40 pm: Mentoring Across the generations
2.40 pm – 3.00 pm: Panel: Q & A Excellence in Surgery – A Woman’s touch
TEA BREAK
3:15 – 3:40 pm: Managing finance – Investment options for Women in Kenya
3.40 – 4:00 pm: Maintaining boundaries- Dealing with harassment at the workplace
4:00 pm – 4.50 pm: Surgical Leadership- Is there a gender divide?
4.50 pm- 5.00 pm: Looking into the future.

CLOSING CEREMONY- VOTE OF THANKS
EVENING COCKTAIL

Registration
For enquiries and registration please contact
Dr E Mwachiro at drlizmwach@gmail.com or
jmakena19@gmail.com and
info@mmskenya.co.ke or 0726830732
Deadline for registration November 17th 2018

Registration Fees
Consultants: Kshs 5000
Residents/ MOs: Kshs 2500
Interns: Kshs 1500
Med Students: Kshs 500
Payment Details
SSK MPesa Paybill: 631301
Account Number: Your Name