Association of Women Surgeons
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The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) is an international nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the interaction and exchange of information between women surgeons and trainees.
Happy Holidays!
AWSF extends heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for making our mission possible. Your generosity fuels our work to foster the educational & professional growth of women in surgery across the globe. Thank you!
womensurgeons.org/donate-now
AWSF extends heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for making our mission possible. Your generosity fuels our work to foster the educational & professional growth of women in surgery across the globe. Thank you!
womensurgeons.org/donate-now
December 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Happy Holidays!
AWSF extends heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for making our mission possible. Your generosity fuels our work to foster the educational & professional growth of women in surgery across the globe. Thank you!
womensurgeons.org/donate-now
AWSF extends heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for making our mission possible. Your generosity fuels our work to foster the educational & professional growth of women in surgery across the globe. Thank you!
womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Introducing AWS Career Connections, a podcast on AWS sponsored career development opportunities. Check out Episode 1 to hear from Dr. Dream and Dr. Reyna on the Breaking the Glass Ceiling program. Like what you hear? Apply for the program by February 5th, 2026! www.womensurgeons.org/breaking-the...
December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Introducing AWS Career Connections, a podcast on AWS sponsored career development opportunities. Check out Episode 1 to hear from Dr. Dream and Dr. Reyna on the Breaking the Glass Ceiling program. Like what you hear? Apply for the program by February 5th, 2026! www.womensurgeons.org/breaking-the...
Happy holidays! As you plan your end-of-year giving this season, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to AWSF. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans, and every contribution supports the empowerment of women surgeons. Thank you!
womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Happy holidays! As you plan your end-of-year giving this season, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to AWSF. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans, and every contribution supports the empowerment of women surgeons. Thank you!
womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
🎧New Podcast Episode🎧
womensurgeons.org/aws-podcast
Listen to a new Knots & Thoughts Podcast episode, "ERAS Unplugged: The Inside Scoop on Residency Application" now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
womensurgeons.org/aws-podcast
Listen to a new Knots & Thoughts Podcast episode, "ERAS Unplugged: The Inside Scoop on Residency Application" now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🎧New Podcast Episode🎧
womensurgeons.org/aws-podcast
Listen to a new Knots & Thoughts Podcast episode, "ERAS Unplugged: The Inside Scoop on Residency Application" now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
womensurgeons.org/aws-podcast
Listen to a new Knots & Thoughts Podcast episode, "ERAS Unplugged: The Inside Scoop on Residency Application" now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Consider an AWS Membership!
Support a surgeon, a medical student, or a resident looking for inspiration, encouragement, and resources with a gift membership to AWS this season.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/gift-members...
Support a surgeon, a medical student, or a resident looking for inspiration, encouragement, and resources with a gift membership to AWS this season.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/gift-members...
December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Consider an AWS Membership!
Support a surgeon, a medical student, or a resident looking for inspiration, encouragement, and resources with a gift membership to AWS this season.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/gift-members...
Support a surgeon, a medical student, or a resident looking for inspiration, encouragement, and resources with a gift membership to AWS this season.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/gift-members...
Every gift makes a difference!
This #FoundationFriday, we are sharing the story of Dr. Abera, who received an AWSF Travel Grant last year for fellowship training at the CMC in India.
Read Dr. Abera's story at womensurgeons.org/generosity-in-action
DONATE: womensurgeons.org/donate-now
This #FoundationFriday, we are sharing the story of Dr. Abera, who received an AWSF Travel Grant last year for fellowship training at the CMC in India.
Read Dr. Abera's story at womensurgeons.org/generosity-in-action
DONATE: womensurgeons.org/donate-now
December 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Every gift makes a difference!
This #FoundationFriday, we are sharing the story of Dr. Abera, who received an AWSF Travel Grant last year for fellowship training at the CMC in India.
Read Dr. Abera's story at womensurgeons.org/generosity-in-action
DONATE: womensurgeons.org/donate-now
This #FoundationFriday, we are sharing the story of Dr. Abera, who received an AWSF Travel Grant last year for fellowship training at the CMC in India.
Read Dr. Abera's story at womensurgeons.org/generosity-in-action
DONATE: womensurgeons.org/donate-now
💜Opportunity💜
The "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" Leadership Education program will provide up to $10,000 for a limited number of AWS member awardees to attend a leadership conference or course of her choosing (either virtual or in-person).
APPLY: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
The "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" Leadership Education program will provide up to $10,000 for a limited number of AWS member awardees to attend a leadership conference or course of her choosing (either virtual or in-person).
APPLY: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
💜Opportunity💜
The "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" Leadership Education program will provide up to $10,000 for a limited number of AWS member awardees to attend a leadership conference or course of her choosing (either virtual or in-person).
APPLY: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
The "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" Leadership Education program will provide up to $10,000 for a limited number of AWS member awardees to attend a leadership conference or course of her choosing (either virtual or in-person).
APPLY: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
AWS and the Foundation are thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 AWS Executive Committee, AWS Council Members, and AWSF Board of Trustees! Please join us in welcoming these leaders as they guide the organization in achieving its mission.
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
AWS and the Foundation are thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 AWS Executive Committee, AWS Council Members, and AWSF Board of Trustees! Please join us in welcoming these leaders as they guide the organization in achieving its mission.
💜 Support women in surgery — and look good doing it! 💜
Browse the AWS Store for gifts that inspire: apparel, beanies, tumblers, notebooks, yoga mats, and more.
Perfect for surgeons, trainees, allies, or anyone who believes in our mission.
SHOP - aws.printful.me
Browse the AWS Store for gifts that inspire: apparel, beanies, tumblers, notebooks, yoga mats, and more.
Perfect for surgeons, trainees, allies, or anyone who believes in our mission.
SHOP - aws.printful.me
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
💜 Support women in surgery — and look good doing it! 💜
Browse the AWS Store for gifts that inspire: apparel, beanies, tumblers, notebooks, yoga mats, and more.
Perfect for surgeons, trainees, allies, or anyone who believes in our mission.
SHOP - aws.printful.me
Browse the AWS Store for gifts that inspire: apparel, beanies, tumblers, notebooks, yoga mats, and more.
Perfect for surgeons, trainees, allies, or anyone who believes in our mission.
SHOP - aws.printful.me
Your radical generosity helps women in surgery thrive!
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to AWSF. Your gift helps ensure that women surgeons and trainees have access to the education, mentorship, and support they need to succeed.
DONATE: womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to AWSF. Your gift helps ensure that women surgeons and trainees have access to the education, mentorship, and support they need to succeed.
DONATE: womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Your radical generosity helps women in surgery thrive!
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to AWSF. Your gift helps ensure that women surgeons and trainees have access to the education, mentorship, and support they need to succeed.
DONATE: womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
This #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to AWSF. Your gift helps ensure that women surgeons and trainees have access to the education, mentorship, and support they need to succeed.
DONATE: womensurg.memberclicks.net/donate-now
AWS and AWSF are thankful for YOU!
This season of gratitude, AWS extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes our mission to support women surgeons a reality: our members, leaders, sponsors, donors, mentors, and allies. We are deeply grateful for you!
This season of gratitude, AWS extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes our mission to support women surgeons a reality: our members, leaders, sponsors, donors, mentors, and allies. We are deeply grateful for you!
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
AWS and AWSF are thankful for YOU!
This season of gratitude, AWS extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes our mission to support women surgeons a reality: our members, leaders, sponsors, donors, mentors, and allies. We are deeply grateful for you!
This season of gratitude, AWS extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes our mission to support women surgeons a reality: our members, leaders, sponsors, donors, mentors, and allies. We are deeply grateful for you!
AWS members are invited to self-nominate to serve as the AJS Junior Editor. Please submit a statement of interest and CV by December 1 to [email protected]. Experience serving on the AWS Publications Committee, Editorial Committee, and/or Reviewer Academy preferred but not required.
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
AWS members are invited to self-nominate to serve as the AJS Junior Editor. Please submit a statement of interest and CV by December 1 to [email protected]. Experience serving on the AWS Publications Committee, Editorial Committee, and/or Reviewer Academy preferred but not required.
💻Personal Branding Webinar
📆12/9 at 8pm ET
🟣Register: tinyurl.com/awspersonalbranding
Learn basics of personal branding from an attending & trainee perspective. Speakers include Drs. Chantal Reyna, Isabella Faria, and Camila Franco. Moderated by Drs. Lisa Cannada and Alizeh Abbas.
📆12/9 at 8pm ET
🟣Register: tinyurl.com/awspersonalbranding
Learn basics of personal branding from an attending & trainee perspective. Speakers include Drs. Chantal Reyna, Isabella Faria, and Camila Franco. Moderated by Drs. Lisa Cannada and Alizeh Abbas.
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
💻Personal Branding Webinar
📆12/9 at 8pm ET
🟣Register: tinyurl.com/awspersonalbranding
Learn basics of personal branding from an attending & trainee perspective. Speakers include Drs. Chantal Reyna, Isabella Faria, and Camila Franco. Moderated by Drs. Lisa Cannada and Alizeh Abbas.
📆12/9 at 8pm ET
🟣Register: tinyurl.com/awspersonalbranding
Learn basics of personal branding from an attending & trainee perspective. Speakers include Drs. Chantal Reyna, Isabella Faria, and Camila Franco. Moderated by Drs. Lisa Cannada and Alizeh Abbas.
On this #FoundationFriday, the AWSF is pleased to present our final "Expanding Horizons" feature of 2025: Busra Ozkaya, MD! Click through to learn about her goals, challenges, and contributions to the global surgical community.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
On this #FoundationFriday, the AWSF is pleased to present our final "Expanding Horizons" feature of 2025: Busra Ozkaya, MD! Click through to learn about her goals, challenges, and contributions to the global surgical community.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/expanding-ho...
womensurg.memberclicks.net/expanding-ho...
New episode of the AWS Knots & Thoughts podcast!
Hosts Vikita Patel & McKenzie Mayer talk with Dr. Sharon Stein, colorectal surgeon, educator, and past AWS President. Hear her insights on leadership, equity, & building a sustainable career in surgery.
🎧womensurgeons.org/podcast
Hosts Vikita Patel & McKenzie Mayer talk with Dr. Sharon Stein, colorectal surgeon, educator, and past AWS President. Hear her insights on leadership, equity, & building a sustainable career in surgery.
🎧womensurgeons.org/podcast
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
New episode of the AWS Knots & Thoughts podcast!
Hosts Vikita Patel & McKenzie Mayer talk with Dr. Sharon Stein, colorectal surgeon, educator, and past AWS President. Hear her insights on leadership, equity, & building a sustainable career in surgery.
🎧womensurgeons.org/podcast
Hosts Vikita Patel & McKenzie Mayer talk with Dr. Sharon Stein, colorectal surgeon, educator, and past AWS President. Hear her insights on leadership, equity, & building a sustainable career in surgery.
🎧womensurgeons.org/podcast
Today we honor and thank all who have served. AWS is proud to recognize our members and colleagues who are veterans—thank you for your courage, leadership, and commitment to others.
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Today we honor and thank all who have served. AWS is proud to recognize our members and colleagues who are veterans—thank you for your courage, leadership, and commitment to others.
AWS AAS Surgical Investigator Course Award
Apply by Nov 12: bit.ly/surgical_investigator
Supports 1 AWS faculty member to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator's Course held in Feb 2026 prior to the Academic Surgical Congress. Must be a US-based AWS or AAS member.
Apply by Nov 12: bit.ly/surgical_investigator
Supports 1 AWS faculty member to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator's Course held in Feb 2026 prior to the Academic Surgical Congress. Must be a US-based AWS or AAS member.
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
AWS AAS Surgical Investigator Course Award
Apply by Nov 12: bit.ly/surgical_investigator
Supports 1 AWS faculty member to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator's Course held in Feb 2026 prior to the Academic Surgical Congress. Must be a US-based AWS or AAS member.
Apply by Nov 12: bit.ly/surgical_investigator
Supports 1 AWS faculty member to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator's Course held in Feb 2026 prior to the Academic Surgical Congress. Must be a US-based AWS or AAS member.
Have you registered for upcoming AWS webinars?
🟣 11/11 - AiS Coffee with Dr. Chantal Reyna
🟣 11/11 - Scrubbed in for ABSITE
🟣 11/17 - Cutting Edge Conversation with EAST
🟣 11/20 - Journal Club Fall Session
🟣 12/9 - Personal Branding Webinar
womensurgeons.org/virtual-workshops-webinars
🟣 11/11 - AiS Coffee with Dr. Chantal Reyna
🟣 11/11 - Scrubbed in for ABSITE
🟣 11/17 - Cutting Edge Conversation with EAST
🟣 11/20 - Journal Club Fall Session
🟣 12/9 - Personal Branding Webinar
womensurgeons.org/virtual-workshops-webinars
Virtual Workshops & Webinars
This webpage has a list of upcoming AWS webinars, virtual events, and open meetings with registration links and descriptions.
womensurgeons.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Have you registered for upcoming AWS webinars?
🟣 11/11 - AiS Coffee with Dr. Chantal Reyna
🟣 11/11 - Scrubbed in for ABSITE
🟣 11/17 - Cutting Edge Conversation with EAST
🟣 11/20 - Journal Club Fall Session
🟣 12/9 - Personal Branding Webinar
womensurgeons.org/virtual-workshops-webinars
🟣 11/11 - AiS Coffee with Dr. Chantal Reyna
🟣 11/11 - Scrubbed in for ABSITE
🟣 11/17 - Cutting Edge Conversation with EAST
🟣 11/20 - Journal Club Fall Session
🟣 12/9 - Personal Branding Webinar
womensurgeons.org/virtual-workshops-webinars
Don't miss upcoming opportunities and events with the Association of Women Surgeons!
www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo...
www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo...
November 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Don't miss upcoming opportunities and events with the Association of Women Surgeons!
www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo...
www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo...
Congrats to Dr. Tsion Tilahu Girma, 2025 AWS Foundation Travel Grant Awardee! She presented at the Assoc. of Breast Surgeons of India 13th Annual Meeting in Kolkata.
Support women surgeons worldwide → womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Support women surgeons worldwide → womensurgeons.org/donate-now
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Congrats to Dr. Tsion Tilahu Girma, 2025 AWS Foundation Travel Grant Awardee! She presented at the Assoc. of Breast Surgeons of India 13th Annual Meeting in Kolkata.
Support women surgeons worldwide → womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Support women surgeons worldwide → womensurgeons.org/donate-now
💻 WEBINAR 💻
AWS Cutting Edge Conversation with AAS & ASE - Choosing Education as Your Academic Path: Building a Career that Shapes Surgeons
October 28 at 8pm ET
Speakers: Drs. Jason Lees, Brenessa Lindeman, and Sarah Lund.
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdge_...
AWS Cutting Edge Conversation with AAS & ASE - Choosing Education as Your Academic Path: Building a Career that Shapes Surgeons
October 28 at 8pm ET
Speakers: Drs. Jason Lees, Brenessa Lindeman, and Sarah Lund.
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdge_...
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
💻 WEBINAR 💻
AWS Cutting Edge Conversation with AAS & ASE - Choosing Education as Your Academic Path: Building a Career that Shapes Surgeons
October 28 at 8pm ET
Speakers: Drs. Jason Lees, Brenessa Lindeman, and Sarah Lund.
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdge_...
AWS Cutting Edge Conversation with AAS & ASE - Choosing Education as Your Academic Path: Building a Career that Shapes Surgeons
October 28 at 8pm ET
Speakers: Drs. Jason Lees, Brenessa Lindeman, and Sarah Lund.
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdge_...
Opportunity: AWS-SURGERY Reviewer Academy
Apply by November 7
www.womensurgeons.org/reviewer-aca...
Calling all mentors and mentees! Join the AWS and SURGERY for a 12-month program where you will learn why and how to peer review.
Apply by November 7
www.womensurgeons.org/reviewer-aca...
Calling all mentors and mentees! Join the AWS and SURGERY for a 12-month program where you will learn why and how to peer review.
October 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Opportunity: AWS-SURGERY Reviewer Academy
Apply by November 7
www.womensurgeons.org/reviewer-aca...
Calling all mentors and mentees! Join the AWS and SURGERY for a 12-month program where you will learn why and how to peer review.
Apply by November 7
www.womensurgeons.org/reviewer-aca...
Calling all mentors and mentees! Join the AWS and SURGERY for a 12-month program where you will learn why and how to peer review.
💜Don't Forget: Apply by Oct 24 to be an AWS Committee Volunteer💜
Get involved with AWS and make a difference in the world of surgery by joining an AWS volunteer committee! AWS members of all levels are encouraged to apply.
www.womensurgeons.org/get-involved
Get involved with AWS and make a difference in the world of surgery by joining an AWS volunteer committee! AWS members of all levels are encouraged to apply.
www.womensurgeons.org/get-involved
October 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
💜Don't Forget: Apply by Oct 24 to be an AWS Committee Volunteer💜
Get involved with AWS and make a difference in the world of surgery by joining an AWS volunteer committee! AWS members of all levels are encouraged to apply.
www.womensurgeons.org/get-involved
Get involved with AWS and make a difference in the world of surgery by joining an AWS volunteer committee! AWS members of all levels are encouraged to apply.
www.womensurgeons.org/get-involved
EXTENDED!
Were you hoping to serve as a Visiting Professor with AWS and our partners? Or perhaps host one of our talented educators? You're in luck! Applications for SBAS & AWS Hosting Institutions and the LSS & AWS Visiting Professorship have been extended.
www.womensurgeons.org/visiting-pro...
Were you hoping to serve as a Visiting Professor with AWS and our partners? Or perhaps host one of our talented educators? You're in luck! Applications for SBAS & AWS Hosting Institutions and the LSS & AWS Visiting Professorship have been extended.
www.womensurgeons.org/visiting-pro...
October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
EXTENDED!
Were you hoping to serve as a Visiting Professor with AWS and our partners? Or perhaps host one of our talented educators? You're in luck! Applications for SBAS & AWS Hosting Institutions and the LSS & AWS Visiting Professorship have been extended.
www.womensurgeons.org/visiting-pro...
Were you hoping to serve as a Visiting Professor with AWS and our partners? Or perhaps host one of our talented educators? You're in luck! Applications for SBAS & AWS Hosting Institutions and the LSS & AWS Visiting Professorship have been extended.
www.womensurgeons.org/visiting-pro...
💻WEBINAR💻
October 22 at 7pm ET
"Preparing for Fellowship"
Register: bit.ly/AWSFellowshi...
Join the AWS Publications Committee for a free webinar designed to provide residents with guidance on how to prepare for a surgical fellowship.
October 22 at 7pm ET
"Preparing for Fellowship"
Register: bit.ly/AWSFellowshi...
Join the AWS Publications Committee for a free webinar designed to provide residents with guidance on how to prepare for a surgical fellowship.
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💻WEBINAR💻
October 22 at 7pm ET
"Preparing for Fellowship"
Register: bit.ly/AWSFellowshi...
Join the AWS Publications Committee for a free webinar designed to provide residents with guidance on how to prepare for a surgical fellowship.
October 22 at 7pm ET
"Preparing for Fellowship"
Register: bit.ly/AWSFellowshi...
Join the AWS Publications Committee for a free webinar designed to provide residents with guidance on how to prepare for a surgical fellowship.