💻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.

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...

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

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.

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

Don't miss upcoming opportunities and events with the Association of Women Surgeons! 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

💻 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_...

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.

💜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

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...

💻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.

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, AWS and the Latino Surgical Society present a blog post entitled “The Six Percent Club” by Dr. Susana Vargas Pinto — a reflection on Latino surgeons’ impact, representation, and mentorship in medicine. Read more ➡️ blog.womensurgeons.org/the-six-perc...

THANK YOU to all who joined us in Chicago for the AWS Annual Conference, AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala, and AWS Stryker Networking Breakfast! We appreciate every speaker, presenter, exhibitor, supporter, volunteer, and attendee. Thank you for empowering women in surgery!

Women belong in all spaces....#AWS2025 #ILOOKLIKEASURGEON @womensurgeons.bsky.social

Welcome to Chicago, we cannot wait to see you for the #AWS2025 Conference! We are excited to gather for a weekend of learning, connection, and growth inspired by the theme "Women Surgeon Pioneers: Shaping the Future of Surgery." Details: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

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