How the PWRS Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Female Surgeons with SkinCeuticals and ReSurge
Skincare Anarchy
Ekta et al.
4.2 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 28 April 2025
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
In this inspiring episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta spotlights the groundbreaking PWRS (Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery) Program with Erica Tan, Global Marketing Director at SkinCeuticals, and Dr. Tinga Nyoni, PWRS scholar and reconstructive surgeon. Launched in 2017 through a partnership between SkinCeuticals and ReSurge International, the PWRS program is changing the face of global surgery by supporting first-generation female surgeons from low- and middle-income countries with advanced surgical training, mentorship, leadership coaching, and networking opportunities.
Dr. Nyoni shares her personal journey through the program, reflecting on how critical mentorship and community have been in building her confidence and skills. Erica Tan discusses SkinCeuticals’ broader mission to create a more equitable world, citing the proven impact female surgeons have on patient outcomes and the need for more representation in the field.
What sets the PWRS program apart is its holistic approach—combining technical education with leadership development and sustained mentorship. SkinCeuticals’ support extends over two years, ensuring scholars have the tools to not only succeed but to lead. The conversation also highlights the documentary A Place at the Operating Table, which tells the real stories of PWRS scholars without marketing spin—focusing instead on resilience, leadership, and community impact.
This episode is a moving reminder of how investment in women’s leadership can create a ripple effect across healthcare systems worldwide. Tune in to hear how SkinCeuticals and the PWRS program are empowering the next generation of surgical pioneers and building a more inclusive future.
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) – Introduction to the PWRS Program and Guests
(1:14) – Origins of the SkinCeuticals and PWRS Partnership
(3:17) – Dr. Tinga Niyoni's Journey and Involvement in the Program
(5:03) – Connecting PWRS to SkinCeuticals' Core Brand Values
(7:06) – The Global Need for Women Surgeons in Medicine
(9:01) – Dr. Niyoni on Overcoming Challenges in Surgical Training
(10:06) – Erica on the Depth of the PWRS Program
(14:01) – The Making of the Documentary "A Place at the Operating Table"
(25:33) – Impact Report and the Reach of the PWRS Program
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| 0:00.0 | Hey guys, welcome back to Skin Anarchy. It's a very special episode today because we're going to be |
| 0:04.5 | shining a spotlight on a program that has really caught my attention when it comes to empowering |
| 0:10.6 | women in the field of medicine, specifically in reconstructive surgery. And it's called the Powers Program by |
| 0:17.8 | Skin Sucidals. So with us today are two guests, the first being Erica Tan, |
| 0:22.6 | who is the global marketing director at Skinsuticals. Erica is truly a visionary and a pioneer |
| 0:28.6 | when it comes to, you know, global marketing and understanding the needs of this industry. |
| 0:34.6 | And then we, and she is currently the marketing director of Schenutikals. |
| 0:38.1 | And then Dr. Tinga Nioni, who is a power scholar and a research partner surgeon. |
| 0:42.9 | And she has gone through the powers program and really seen it from the inside out. |
| 0:47.5 | So I'm very excited to chat with them today and to discuss such a meaningful initiative. |
| 0:52.9 | Welcome, Erica. |
| 0:53.8 | Welcome, Dr. Nionioni thank you very much super excited |
| 0:59.2 | yeah i'm really excited to host to host both of you i mean this is a very exciting conversation i |
| 1:04.6 | think and i would love to kind of understand where this partnership between skin suiticals and |
| 1:09.6 | where the pw rRS program really started. |
| 1:12.9 | So back in say like 2015, 2016, the skin suiticles leadership at the time kind of looked at |
| 1:18.2 | our business and looked at our wealth of resources. So we're, so we are, we were then, as we are |
| 1:23.7 | today, the number one medical aesthetic brand worldwide. And then of course, we're actually owned by a huge global company like L'Oreal. |
| 1:30.0 | So we know that we have the power, the positioning, and resources to do a lot of good in the world, frankly. |
| 1:36.2 | So they started a search. |
| 1:37.8 | Research International really rose to the top of a shortlist of NGOs we were looking at at the time because they like us, they have a long |
| 1:45.3 | history in medicine. They placed great importance on the value of quality research and education |
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