11th Annual DoctHERS Symposium
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the advancement of women in medicine and science through mentorship, leadership and opportunity.
Connect with colleagues, alumni, faculty, students, and community leaders as we explore how visionary leadership creates lasting impact in health care and beyond.
Featuring Keynote Presentation
Beyond the Title: Defining Leadership, Creating Opportunity, and Inspiring the Next Generation
Linda Harris, MD, FACS, DFSVS
Chief of Adult Surgery, Kaleida Health
A nationally recognized vascular surgeon, educator, researcher, and health care leader, Dr. Harris will share insights from her remarkable career leading transformational change in medicine while mentoring future generations of physicians and surgeons.
Date, Time and Cost
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
5:30–8 p.m.
$20 per person (alumni, faculty and friends)
Complimentary for students and residents.
Location
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
955 Main Street, Buffalo, NY (enter at Main and High Streets)
Presented by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the Medical Alumni Association, and the Sylvia W. Sussman, MD '60 Fund.
Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection and leadership as we celebrate those shaping the future of medicine.