Association of Women Surgeons
@womensurgeons.bsky.social
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.
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 info@womensurgeons.org. 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 info@womensurgeons.org. 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.
womensurg.memberclicks.net/expanding-ho...
womensurg.memberclicks.net/expanding-ho...
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.
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...
Read more ➡️ blog.womensurgeons.org/the-six-perc...
October 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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...
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!
October 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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!
Reposted by Association of Women Surgeons
Women belong in all spaces....#AWS2025 #ILOOKLIKEASURGEON @womensurgeons.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
Details: womensurgeons.org/annual-conference
October 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
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!
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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...
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...
September 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
💜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...
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!
Bid now: 32auctions.com/AWSF2025
Shop exciting items and experiences at every price point. Each purchase supports women in surgery. Bid today!
September 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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!
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
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
September 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
💜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
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...
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...
September 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
💜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...
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
💻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
September 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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
💻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