Shannon Marie Foster

acute care surgeon in reading PA. wife of Adam Smye-Rumsby. Passionate supporter of nature, freedom, peace. Lover of home but occasional wanderer.

[Dee J. MD FACS FCCM @DDeekjos]

#AAST2024 @traumadoctors #WITS this is how we roll 🎲🤘🏾

[Julia R Coleman, MD MPH FACS @JuliaColemanMD]

Packed room for the Women in Trauma Surgery reception at @traumadoctors #AAST2024. Love the tribe of these amazing women surgeons, scientists, leaders, and friends #surgfamily

[Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA) @OutSurgeons]

AOSA Trauma Surgeons representing!!! Great turnout at our AAST meetup! Thanks to our Secretary @ElinoreJKaufman for coordinating!
@traumadoctors @AlexisMoren2

[Martin J Allred @chowjudge]

#AAST2024 @traumadoctors
Leadership Academy Group Photo
2024 AAST Annual Meeting Las Vegas.

[Dee J. MD FACS FCCM @DDeekjos]

#AAST2024 is the way to connect, learn, share, collaborate & a reminder what a wonderful profession and calling we are privileged to be a part of...@traumadoctors @TSACO_AAST @sgautschy @Dr_Stepheny @scrubbedin @AngieIngrahamMD @ShanfosterMarie @nikkiskier @dakuhls

[Dee J. MD FACS FCCM @DDeekjos]

When you're running around, don't 4get to keep your #WITS about you..#AAST2024 #WomenInTraumaSurgery @dakuhls @callcura @JJcolemanMD @Dr_Stepheny @CVelopulos @ClayBurlew @ShanfosterMarie @CBerryTraumaMD @LeahTatebe @scrubbedin @DrKunac @nikkiskier @najsw

[Stephanie Bonne @scrubbedin]

@Pink - there is a whole section of women trauma surgeons here to see you tonight! Fresh from a long 3 days of learning injury science. Let’s rock! (Section C110)
@DDeekjos @DrKunac @jckhalfpint @RachelChoron @nikkiskier @vanessapho @rochelleami9 @zaracMD @ShanfosterMarie

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

Have you listened to @slsteinmd1 #intentionalsurgeon @AmCollSurgeons @WomenSurgeons @EAST_TRAUMA ? Amazing speakers working to transform #surgery @nganttmd @pferrada1 @DissanaikeMD @TomVargheseJr

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

#advocate only you understand your needs & goals - create your own and pursue them. Speak on behalf of yourself, but remember all surgeons must unite to keep the profession strong and patient outcomes at the center. A shortage is looming and only we can fill the pipeline

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

#evolve avoid stagnation through education and pursuing opportunities that expand skills, perceptions, and horizons. For you - and those in your influence

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

#expertise we are not all interchangeable technicians, administrators, researchers, educators - hone your skills based on satisfaction & opportunity - then market yourself and find where YOU are the special and needed part. You DESERVE to be recruited and valued.

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

#redundancy describe full time position, part time position and variations therein - and hire enough to not just barely fill, but allow life needs and changes between them. Build solo and private/group practices with collaborative contracts, protection elements + boundaries.

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

#transparency in compensation, job descriptions, career paths, and all processes.

[Shannon Marie Foster @ShanfosterMarie]

Many thanks to @slsteinmd1 and #surgery #intentionalsurgeon to allow an open and organic conversation. All feedback and questions are welcome. In response to a few, and most important - what changes are needed to improve our ability to choose:

[Sharon L. Stein @slsteinmd1]

Living the life of a #surgeon often means that we give up control of how we live our lives, of always being accessible. Dr. @ShanfosterMarie talks about transforming her life and finding the joy of having a #sanctuary.

🔗 https://t.co/D75khRHhxZ

#surgery #intentionalsurgeon

[Sharon L. Stein @slsteinmd1]

Our careers are a matter of choice, and in this week's episode of The #IntentionalSurgeon," Dr. Shannon Foster emphasizes that even in the field of #surgery, there are options we might not be aware of.

Listen here:
🔗https://t.co/D75khRHhxZ

#surgeryculture

[Sharon L. Stein @slsteinmd1]

In this episode of #TheIntentionalSurgeon, Dr. Shannon Foster MD illustrates how our career path is a matter of choice, & demonstrates some of the joy that comes with setting our own path & defining our own course.

Listen here: https://t.co/D75khRHhxZ

#surgery #surgicalculture

[Brady | United Against Gun Violence @bradybuzz]

Action is needed to address the epidemic of gun violence.

Members of our @ThisIsOurLane campaign were at the @WhiteHouse today with healthcare professionals, the @whogvp46, and partners like @drsforamerica to discuss how we can fight gun violence using a public health approach.

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

Yesterday, @pturnermd and @acsTrauma Chair @KerbyJD_UAB represented the ACS at an event at the White House that focused on the key role health leaders play in addressing the public health crisis of firearm violence.

[SurgeonsVoice @SurgeonsVoice]

It was one for the books! Thanks to all who participated 👏👏👏