Female surgeon mentors reshape norms, boost confidence, and inspire women students toward surgical careers.
Meaning This statement means that when female surgeons act as mentors , they play a powerful role in changing traditional beliefs about surgery being a male-dominated field . Their guidance helps female medical students gain confidence , overcome self-doubt, and see surgery as an achievable and rewarding career option . Through mentorship, students receive not only technical guidance but also emotional support, career direction, and real-life examples of success. Introduction For decades, surgery has been perceived as a male-dominated specialty due to long working hours, physical demands, and limited work–life balance. As a result, many talented female medical students hesitate to pursue surgical careers despite having strong abilities and interest. In recent years, the growing presence of female surgeons as mentors has begun to transform this landscape. These mentors serve as role models, breaking stereotypes, offering guidance, and fostering confidence among young women, t...