The purpose of the conference is to provide professional and leadership development and networking opportunities for female medical students interested in a surgical career. The conference will run from 11am – 6pm, and include a series of workshops and panels on topics aligned with the theme, “Breaking Down Barriers, Building Each Other Up.” This year’s keynote speaker will feature Dr. Melina Kibbe, Chair of the Department of Surgery at UNC. Our panelists include representation from diverse specialties, such as general…