When I'm a Surgeon

When I finished my surgical training nearly 25 years ago, only 4% of Australian surgeons were female. Today, that number has only increased to 15%. Surgery has long been viewed as a challenging career to balance with raising a family, making it less attractive to women. But the truth is, a surgical career offers numerous advantages, even when it comes to family life.

As someone passionate about raising the profile of surgery as a career for women, I've always advocated for breaking down these barriers. That's why I created the first children's picture book, 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈❜𝐦 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧, to inspire young girls and prevent career gender stereotypes.

I'm excited to share my latest video project, created as my final assignment for my AI filmmaking and advertising course. This video promotes surgery as a rewarding career choice for women. Let's inspire the next generation of female surgeons and show them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.