Isabel Rubio, MD, PhD, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain, discusses the significance of promoting women in surgery during the ESSO 43 congress. She highlights the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership roles across healthcare, including surgical oncology. In her role as chair for the presentation “Perspectives around the Human Element of Leadership – A Case for Supporting the Development of Professional Female Leaders” by Fatima Malik, she emphasizes the need for tailored leadership approaches that acknowledge and leverage unique qualities women bring to leadership. Dr Rubio advocates for changing perceptions of leadership to foster an inclusive environment that empowers women in the field. This interview took place at the ESSO 43 congress in Antwerp, Belgium.
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