Academic surgery programs need to offer avenues not only to increase recruitment of women, but also to provide support so women can stay in the surgical field successfully. Virginia Commonwealth University has served to enable the growth of women surgeons in their careers. This article reviews the aspects in which this institution has provided with the necessary support for career and personal growth.
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