As we prepare to gather in Chicago for the #AWS2025 Conference, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our sponsoring organizations for their support. Please join us in thanking them for empowering women in surgery!

💜You're Invited!💜 2025 NETWORKING BREAKFAST & DIVERSITY PANEL Monday, October 6 at 7:00am Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago Free All surgeons, residents, students, and community partners welcome! RSVP: womensurg.memberclicks.net/2025-breakfa...

The 2025 AWSF Online Silent Auction is now LIVE! Bid now: 32auctions.com/AWSF2025 Shop exciting items and experiences at every price point. Each purchase supports women in surgery. Bid today!

💜FREE COACHING FOR RESIDENTS💜 The AWS Coaching Program supports women residents and reduces burnout. It costs $0 and takes only 3 hours of your time. Invest in yourself this year by applying - only a few spots left for resident AWS members! womensurgeons.org/aws-coaching-program

💜You're Invited!💜 2025 NETWORKING BREAKFAST & DIVERSITY PANEL Monday, October 6 at 7:00am | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago | Free All surgeons, residents, students, and community partners welcome! RSVP: womensurg.memberclicks.net/2025-breakfa...

THIS WEEK! 💻Cutting Edge Conversation with The Society of Black Academic Surgeons: Battling Implicit Biases as a Female Surgeon of Color 🟣Thursday, September 25 at 7pm ET 🟣REGISTER: bit.ly/SBASawsBiases

Looking for ways to get involved with AWS and make a difference in the world of surgery? Apply to be an AWS committee volunteer! AWS volunteer committees play a vital role in supporting the organization to achieve its strategic goals. APPLY: womensurgeons.org/get-involved

Today is the LAST DAY to register online for the 2025 AWS Annual Conference and AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala! Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us in Chicago. womensurgeons.org/annual-conference womensurgeons.org/2025-awsf-gala

Find your balance (pun intended 😉) at #AWS2025! Join Dr. Brooke Golisch for a rejuvenating yoga session on Saturday, Oct 4. Spots are limited—mark your calendar so you don’t miss it! Register for #AWS2025 at womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

Reminder - apply by 9/18! The ASA Surgical Leaders Fellowship Grant provides $5k to support a 2-week leadership shadowing experience for mid- to senior-level academic surgeons. Also includes complimentary registration to the ASA Annual Meeting. APPLY: womensurg.memberclicks.net/asafellowgra...

Calling institutions & surgeons! AWS partners with leading surgical orgs on Visiting Professorships. Apply Now: 💜 9/17: Host @outsurgeons.bsky.social & AWS VP Dr. Aeryn Kangas-Dick 💜 9/18: Serve as the LSS & AWS VP 💜10/2: Host the SBAS & AWS VP bit.ly/AWSvps

On this #FoundationFriday, we would like to thank those who have committed to supporting AWSF as Gala Table Sponsors! This spectacular evening recognizes the outstanding contributions of surgeons, trainees, and allies. Tickets are still available! www.womensurgeons.org/2025-awsf-gala

Did you know that #AWS2025 attendees can get a free headshot at the conference in Chicago this fall? Register for the conference today for the chance to reserve a time with the talented portrait photographer, Rebekah Butler, on October 3! Register: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

Attention AWS residents & fellows! Don't miss out on upcoming events, opportunities, and announcements just for you. womensurgeons.org/current-opportunities

Reminder: regular registration rates for #AWS2025 end today! womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

The AWS Foundation Awards Dinner and Gala is ONE MONTH AWAY! Tickets & Tables: womensurgeons.org/2025-awsf-gala Celebrate excellence and allyship with the AWSF on Sunday, October 5 from 7:30-10:00pm at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago.

One month until #AWS2025! Join us in Chicago from Oct 3–4 to connect, learn, and lead. Theme: "Women Surgeon Pioneers: Shaping the Future of Surgery" Regular rates EXTENDED! Register by Sept 8 to lock in current pricing: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

💜Women in Medicine Month💜 AWS is honoring the incredible women shaping the future of surgery with a special September prize giveaway campaign. Whether you’re new to AWS, returning, or a longtime supporter, we’ve got a prize contest for you to enter! womensurg.memberclicks.net/join-aws

💜Rebecca Lee Crumpler High School Outreach Program💜 October 4 from 8am-2pm | FREE | Chicago Seeking Volunteers & Participants! Introduce high school students to the world of surgery. womensurg.memberclicks.net/conference-h...

✨Regular Registration Rates END August 30!✨ womensurgeons.org/annual-conference Join us in Chicago from October 3–4 for the 2025 AWS Annual Conference, inspired by the theme "Women Surgeon Pioneers: Shaping the Future of Surgery."

This #FoundationFriday AWSF is pleased to present the next "Expanding Our Horizons" highlight: Dr. Ijeoma Aja of Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, Ghana. Learn about her goals, challenges, and contributions to the global surgical community. womensurg.memberclicks.net/expanding-ho...

Enhance your #AWS2025 experience with add-on workshops! Tix are $60 and you can choose 1 workshop from each session: Session 1: • AI in Surgery • Navigating the Glass Cliff Session 2: • Toolkit for Difficult Conversations • Social Media for Surgeons womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

🟪Call for AWS-ACS Women in Surgery Liaison🟪 Apply by August 27: womensurg.memberclicks.net/awswisc2025 The AWS Liaison to the American College of Surgeons Women in Surgery Committee (WISC) plays a key role in representing AWS perspectives and advancing shared goals over a 3-year term.

Better mentors make a bigger impact! Apply by this Friday for the AWS Better Mentors, Bigger Impact Surgical Cross Mentoring Program. Selected participants can earn 6 hours of CME training while developing leadership and mentoring skills. Apply by 8/22: womensurg.memberclicks.net/surgicalcros...

Don't forget - AWS Resident Travel Award applications are due this week on Thursday, August 21! www.womensurgeons.org/aws-resident...

AWS and the Association of Out Surgeons & Allies are pleased to announce Aeryn Kangas-Dick, MD, MDCM, MDFRCSC as the inaugural joint AOSA & AWS Visiting Professor! Educational institutions are invited to apply by 9/3 to host Dr. Kangas-Dick as a lecturer. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/AOSA_Host

💜#FlashbackFriday - AWSF Gala Edition💜 Scrolling through these candid moments of community and camaraderie at the #AWSFGala are making us so excited to gather in Chicago on October 5! Don't forget to secure your tickets and tables! womensurgeons.org/2025-awsf-gala

💻Virtual Program💻 "AWS Cutting Edge Conversations with AAS & the GEMS Alliance: Academic Promotion & Research" REGISTER at bit.ly/AWS_AAS_GEMS Featured speakers include Drs. Patricia Numann, Elizabeth Gleeson, Callisia Clarke, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, and Sylk Sotto.

💜#AWS2025 Conference Faculty💜 These esteemed presenters will provide lectures, panels, and workshops inspired by the theme, "Women Surgeon Pioneers: Shaping the Future of Surgery" during the AWS conference in Chicago from October 3-4. Register Now: www.womensurgeons.org/annual-confe...

Don't forget! Applications for the @LatinoSurgery and AWS Visiting Professorship are due this Thursday, August 14. Apply today! womensurg.memberclicks.net/lssvp2025

Get New AWS Compression Socks! Elevate your surgical style while prioritizing comfort and support with the adorable compression socks we designed for all surgeons. womensurg.memberclicks.net/CompressionS...

Are you a medical student interested in surgery, or a surgeon eager to mentor the next generation? The AWS Surgical Mentorship Program pairs students 1:1 with resident and attending surgeon mentors. APPLY BY 8/30 TO BE A MENTOR OR MENTEE: www.womensurgeons.org/surgical-men...

Why attend #AWS2025 in Chicago this fall? 💜Grow Professionally 💜Gain Inspiration 💜Build Community Join us October 3–4, 2025 for a powerful weekend with women surgeons from all career stages and subspecialties. 🔗 Register now: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

AWS Residents & Fellow Opportunities! www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo... 💜 Resident Pioneer Videos - Apply by 8/7 💜 Resident & Fellow Meeting - 8/7 at 8:30pm ET 💜 Resident Travel Awards - Apply by 8/21 💜 Surgical Mentorship Program - Apply by 8/30 💜 Coaching Program - Apply by 9/4

💜 AWS August Opportunities & Events💜 Don't miss educational webinars and calls for applications for surgeons of all professional levels! www.womensurgeons.org/current-oppo...

Congrats to Drs. Chiba, Möller, Cannada & the AWS Publications Committee for leading efforts on "It Takes a Village—Association of Women Surgeons’ Comprehensive Initiative for Healthy Surgical Families for Practicing Surgeons," published in JAMA Surgery. bit.ly/awsJAMAvillage

✨Early Bird Rates END July 31!✨ AWS Annual Conference: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala: womensurgeons.org/2025-awsf-gala Don't miss your chance to get the best rates on conference registration and gala tickets (or tables!) - confirm your spot by July 31!

✨2025 AWSF Awardees✨ The AWS Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners! Awardees will be honored at the spectacular AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala on Sunday, October 5 in Chicago. Tickets & tables: womensurg.memberclicks.net/2025galareg #FoundationFriday

EXTENDED to July 27! Have you applied for the 2025 SBAS & AWS Visiting Professorship? If not, you have until 7/27! The @SocietyofBAS and AWS Visiting Professorship promotes the careers of mid-career SBAS-AWS members and recognize academic excellence. bit.ly/SBASaws25

Last chance! Apply by 7/24 for the AWS Fellowship Grant. This $20,000 grant for basic science or clinical research has no topic restrictions and will be awarded to one qualified and approved applicant.

On this #FoundationFriday, we are pleased to highlight Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide as part of the "Expanding Our Horizons" series. Read about her goals, challenges, and contributions to the global surgical community. Learn more at www.globalchildrenssurgery.org

🎧New Podcast Episode🎧 AWS Knots & Thoughts: Post-Op History & Physical LISTEN: www.womensurgeons.org/aws-podcast AWS Knots and Thoughts is a podcast series designed to help trainees succeed in surgery clerkship.

💜AWS Better Mentors, Bigger Impact - Surgical Cross Mentorship Program💜 Apply : womensurg.memberclicks.net/surgicalcros...

💜LSS & AWS 2025 Visiting Professorship💜 Apply by 8/14: bit.ly/lssvp2025 The Latino Surgical Society (LSS) and the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) are pleased to announce the co-sponsored 2025 visiting professorship.

DUE THIS WEEK! AWS Calls Closing Soon: 🟣Due 7/9 at 5pm ET: AWS Executive Committee self-nominations 🟣Due 7/10: AOSA/AWS Visiting Professorship applications 🟣Due 7/10: SBAS/AWS Visiting Professorship applications 🟣Due 7/10: AWS Coaching Program coach applications bit.ly/AWSopportuni...

Don’t miss upcoming July webinars with AWS! 💻 Resident tips, academic growth, practice management & more! 🔗 Register: www.womensurgeons.org/virtual-work... #WomenInSurgery #AWSWebinars

✨ Conference Fireside Chat ✨ We are pleased to announce a special fireside chat and book signing event with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass, at #AWS2025! REGISTER: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

AWSF is pleased to continue "Expanding Our Horizons," a series highlighting inspiring women surgeons engaged in important global health initiatives. The next impactful surgeon we are highlighting is Dr. Jennifer Rickard, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota.

AWSF is pleased to continue "Expanding Our Horizons," a series highlighting inspiring women surgeons engaged in important global health initiatives. The next impactful surgeon we are highlighting is Dr. Jennifer Rickard, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota.

Don't miss important deadlines and events happening at the Association of Women Surgeons over the next month! Details: womensurg.memberclicks.net/current-oppo...