The Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS) Program
There are only three female surgeons for every 1 million people in low-income countries.
The Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS) program is a partnership between ReSurge International and SkinCeuticals, a L’Oreal company, to advance first-generation women reconstructive surgeons in low-income countries across the world.
Together, we created the Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS) program to support women through surgical training, leadership development, mentorship, and networking.
Watch the PWRS Program in Action
We are tackling the gender gap in global surgery to help the 5 billion people in low-income countries who lack access to surgical care.
We Need More Women Surgeons
Meet the 2023 Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery Cohort
Dr. Armaan Khosa
India
Dr. Swosti Thapa
Nepal
Dr. Tran N Nhat Khanh
Vietnam
Dr. Adelaida Mghase
Tanzania
Dr. Karen Gaibor
Ecuador
Dr. Mildred Nakazwe
Zambia
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Matolase Mtonga, 1987 - 2021
The Application for the 2023/24 Matolase Mtonga Scholarship is now open! Submit your application by April 2, 2023.
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