Breaking Barriers - Dr Draga Mandi and Dr Emina Letic

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr Draga Mandi is joined by Dr Emina Letic from Bosnia, a surgical resident with a passion for colorectal surgery. Mina shares her journey, from her fascination with surgery as a medical student to her current residency in Sarajevo. She discusses the challenges and biases she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, highlighting the importance of perseverance and resilience. Mina also talks about the support she found in international surgical networks and the impact of mentorship and research involvement on her career. The conversation explores the broader issues of gender inequality in surgery and the need for more supportive and inclusive environments for women surgeons.This episode is sponsored by Medtronic.Interested in starting with Robotics or would like to learn more about the HugoTM RAS system?  Sign up here: https://cvent.me/2eNBGZ