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Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS)

ReSurge International

Trainee's home training programme in low- and middle-income countries · Trainee's home training programme in low- and middle-income countries programmes · Global — multiple countries

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A two-year cohort programme combining clinical skills training, leadership development and mentorship for women reconstructive surgeons in low- and middle-income countries.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Surgical training, leadership development, mentorship and networking for first-generation women reconstructive surgeons
  • Dedicated leadership course and hands-on clinical skills opportunities across a multi-country cohort

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Identify as a woman (including non-binary people identifying primarily as women, or transgender women). Currently enrolled in reconstructive surgical training; at minimum completed medical school and surgical residency and focusing on reconstructive surgery.

Application

Published application route

Reach out to info@resurge.org for current PWRS participant application instructions. Eligibility requires identifying as a woman and LMIC World Bank country affiliation as published on the programme FAQ.

Published application documents

  • Enquiry / application materials as directed by info@resurge.org for the PWRS cohort cycle
  • Evidence of medical school and surgical residency completion with current reconstructive surgery training focus

This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.

Contact note: info@resurge.org; +1 408-737-8743; 756 N. Pastoria Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Sources and verification

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ReSurge International — official PWRS page ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 13 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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