Jill Mayunga

@Gendereqsurg Co-chair I Opinions are my own

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🍃In Memoriam: Dominique Vervoot

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved co-founder, @DVervoort94

A brilliant young physician-scientist whose passion for equity in health care and global surgery touched lives around the world 🕊️

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

Let’s kick off 2026 with our new series #EquityInPress 📚
Evidence-based discussions help close inequity gaps in medicine & surgery.

This week, we explore why intersectionality matters—and how evidence drives action 🧠⚖️
🔗 https://t.co/PnO9UxDZ3S
#GenderEquity #GEIGS

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🚨#GEIGSJournalClub
Women face persistent gender gaps in representation & industry pay across surgical subspecialties

Join the #SHEro researchers panel behind this study as we discuss evidence solutions ✨

🗓️Jan 27 |7 PM EST⏰
🔗 https://t.co/df4JUtfIxX #WIS #GEIGSResearch

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

✨Congrats to our #GEIGSEd Co-Lead @DraSaraiZavala for being chosen to join the ‘26 Global Surgery Cohort at Kevin Murphy Healey Center 🙌🏻

Join her and our team on January 17 to explore ways we can advance #GlobalSurgery through EDUCATI0N
🔗 https://t.co/J899cXBwGF

[CoCo🍫 @YourFrenchFry]

As a woman, have a community. Build it, love it, show up for it. It will reward you ❤️

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

✨ Join us in welcoming our #GEIGSEd guest, Dr. Swechha Bhatt, who advocates for evidence-based learning and mentors in research and publications 👏🏻

On Jan 17, learn how she’s changing the Central Asia surgical field with innovative & empowering models
🔗 https://t.co/eL7MyVEXMe

[Jill Mayunga @jill_mayunga]

Real progress in surgery requires centering all voices and learning from regional contexts.
Looking forward to this @gendereqsurg webinar spotlighting experiences from Nepal.
You can join the conversation by registering on the @gendereqsurg bio! #WomenInSurgery #GlobalHealth

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🌍 How do we create a more inclusive future in surgery?

Join our #GEIGSEd Webinar focusing on Central Asi ft Dr. Swechha Bhatt, a vascular surgeon & an advocate for #WIS from Nepal to find out 👀

📅 Jan 17, 6 PM EDT
🔗 https://t.co/eL7MyVEpWG

#GlobalHealth

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🌍 How do we create a more inclusive future in surgery?

Join our #GEIGSEd Webinar focusing on Central Asi ft Dr. Swechha Bhatt, a vascular surgeon & an advocate for #WIS from Nepal to find out 👀

📅 Jan 17, 6 PM EDT
🔗 https://t.co/eL7MyVEpWG

#GlobalHealth

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

Meet the GEIGS 25/26 teams 🌍
DEJ • Education • Advocacy • Regional • Research • GA • Mentorship

We’re elevating voices.Strengthening pathways. Building a global surgical community, Where equity isn’t an aspiration, it’s the standard.✨
#GEIGS #GlobalSurgery #GEIGSinAction

[Brenda Feres, MD @feresbrenda]

I'm so proud to be GEIGS co-chair for this year, and work alongside my AMAZING colleagues and friends Rabbey, @jill_mayunga and @pinkhairmd ✨💜

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🚨Our incredible GEIGS members Dr @SaraiZavala & Dr @jill_mayunga have been accepted into prestigious global surgery programs worldwide!

Their dedication to advancing surgical equity and passion for equitable healthcare is changing the game🙌🏻
#GEIGSinAction

[Saraí Zavala @SaraiZavala]

🌍✨ There are moments that can change your path.
#GEIGSGA2025 is one of them.

🗓️ June 28 & 29: join global leaders, pioneers & advocates committed to building equity, access & well-being.

💡 Learn. Connect. Inspire.
🚨 Spots are filling up!

🔗 https://t.co/YkWMXLrF6F

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

Dr. Shylaja Devi is a humanitarian in every sense of the word. Her work and dedication to the tribal communities of Nilgiris are unparalleled.

Come and hear Dr. Shylaja Devi speak about how she has helped build community-run healthcare systems @gendereqsurg #GEIGSGA2025

[Anna Mary Jose, MBBS FICS (Jr) @AnnaMaryJose1]

The 5th GEIGS General Assembly is around the corner.

Don't miss out on the chance to listen and learn from some of the most incredible and inspiring speakers from around the world and their efforts to close the gender gap in surgery.

REGISTER NOW!!

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🎉 We’re excited to invite you to our #SDG4 Panel: Education Without Borders

Join us for an inspiring discussion on Collaborative Efforts for Inclusive and Quality Learning featuring Dr. Teddy Totimeh, Dr. Fetiya Awol & Dr. Ines Peric.

🔗 https://t.co/8N8WrxBdcc
#GEIGSGA2025

[Hannah Paraquett @pinkhairmd]

Hey #MedEd 🚨

Join us this #GEIGSGA2025 to learn more about how the #SDG can improve #GlobalSurgery everywhere!!!

Get to connect with MAJOR names of the field and how YOU can contribute to #GlobalHealth 🌏

💜REGISTER NOW💜
https://t.co/5lbHlVdkCX

[GEIGS | (Africa) @GEIGSAfrica]

Register today to be a part of GEIGS General Assembly where we have a line up of phenomenal speakers who’ll dive into the sdgs shaping global surgery!

[Jill Mayunga @jill_mayunga]

📢BIG NEWS #MedEd📢
The Annual GEIGS General Assembly is back!!!

Mark your calendars for June 28 - 29 as we gather to celebrate milestones, share progress, and chart the way forward in the Global Surgery and Gender Equity space. 💬🌍 #GEIGSGA2025

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

🚨 Exciting news #MedEd

Secure your spot and connect with experts, pioneers, and visionaries.

Join us this June 28th & 29th for inspiring keynotes, workshops, and collaborations where ideas meet action👇🏻
🔗https://t.co/3eoIe0GzVp

Let’s drive change together🌍✨
#GEIGSGA2025

[Dr. Eilene Basu @EileneBasu]

Dr Justina Seyi-Olajide shares disparities in pediatric surgical care, platforms to advance Pediatric Surgical Care, and values of Global Collaboration!

“Global collaboration gives room for mutual learning, allows advanced research, advocacy and equity”

#GEIGSacrossContinents

[Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery @gendereqsurg]

After a spinal injury (C5-C6) and losing her pregnancy, Dr. Rose was told she should quit surgery and pursue public health. But growing up walking 10 km to school & fetching water built her resilience. 💪🏾

She insisted: “I want to be a surgeon.” And she became one. 🔥#GEIGSAFRO