Private boys’ club or a wake-up call?

Key Points

• Explore the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women surgeons in private practices.
• Interview with WinS Chair Felicity Meyer
• Discussion of current statistics regarding women in surgery
• Analysis of barriers faced by women in private practice
• Significant underrepresentation of women surgeons in the private sector
• Barriers include lack of mentorship and networking opportunities
• Discussion on the implications for healthcare quality and equity