WinS Forum

Felicity Meyer

Chair, Women in Surgery Forum. 

I am a Consultant Vascular Surgeon working across Norfolk and Deputy Medical Director at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn. I have had a portfolio career involving research, education, management, even being a ‘flying doctor’ in Canada, as well as being a surgeon. I have been a member of WinS since its inception and have been the RCS Flexible Working Advisor, after needing their support myself in the past. I remain passionate about teaching and training: everyone must have equal access to a fantastic surgical career. I have three adult children and undertook a post-pandemic sabbatical to complete a unique 900+ mile walk across the UK.

Felicity Meyer

Sreelakshmi Mallappa

I’m a consultant colorectal and general surgeon, based at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. My clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer and emergency surgery. I am a passionate advocate for promoting diversity in surgical careers, particularly for women. I strongly believe that enhancing visibility of role models one can relate to is crucial to break down perceived barriers for women to pursue a career in surgery. I joined the WinS Forum to work with brilliantly talented women to affect a positive change inspiring women to embark upon a career in surgery with a sense of pride and belonging.  I look forward to working with a dynamic group of like-minded surgeons with a goal to drive tangible progress by translating EDI principles into impactful actions.

Sreelakshmi Mallappa

Michaella Cameron

I'm a North Thames Otolaryngology registrar and I firmly believe in both the importance of healthy mentorship and power of community for women in surgical training. Over the last 5–10 years, I have participated in national and local initiatives which have all served to promote ENT as a wholesome surgical career, as well as help encourage retainment and recruitment of trainees, especially those from minority backgrounds. I would like to thank the College for the mentoring I received through the Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme and am looking forward to contributing to change as a WinS Forum member.

Michaella Cameron

Greta McLachlan

Specialty trainee representative

Greta McLachlan

Sonia Ike

I'm currently working as a Registrar in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in London. I have keen interests in health policy and medical education. To compliment this, I am undertaking a part-time Masters degree in health policy, planning and financing. I am truly passionate about leadership, advocacy, mentoring, quality improvement across healthcare, and research. As a member of the WinS Forum, I strive to be a voice for those identifying as women surgeons. I wholeheartedly believe that 'representation matters' and 'you cannot be who you cannot see.' During my time on the WinS Forum, I aim to address and help rectify issues relating to gender disparities, workplace culture and greater, societal systemic concerns. 

Sonia Ike

Daphne Chia

Foundation trainee representative

Daphne Chia

Casie Sweeney

Foundation trainee representative

Casie Sweeney

Enya Costin

I am currently a clinical year medical student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. As a female widening participation student,  I hope to use my experience and this role to encourage both medical students and those aspiring to go to medical school to consider a surgical career. I am truly passionate about widening access and outreach, and hope to carry this with me throughout. As a member of the WinS Forum, I believe we can make lasting change. I strive to be a role model for aspiring students, and a voice for medical students across the country. My main aim is to increase the awareness of the WinS network for medical students, and make role models more accessible to everyone. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity for inspiration. 

Enya Costin

Caitlyn Bleakley

Core surgical trainee representative

Caitlyn Bleakley

Evelyn Ong

I’m a Consultant Paediatric Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon, based at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Liver Unit, with particular interests in paediatric pancreatitis, liver trauma and renal transplantation. I joined WINS to campaign for the kind of workplace for all that I enjoyed in my training, with supportive and strong role models, and to help women realise the careers they want. 

Evelyn Ong

Faiza Ali

I am an ENT speciality doctor working at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, North Wales. I am the SAS representative on the WinS Forum. I strongly believe in equal opportunities for all, especially women who wish to pursue a career in surgery. I value WinS as it aims to achieve this through its fantastic network of incredible role models and mentors, and it opens up opportunities to learn from colleagues and provide support for future generations of female surgeons. 

Faiza Ali