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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 1d

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 7d

💻 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_...

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 10d

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.

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 12d

💜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

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 15d

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...

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 17d

💻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.

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · 22d

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!

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DeekJ @deekvj24.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Oct 2

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

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 30

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!

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 29

💜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...

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 26

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!

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 25

💜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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 24

💜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...

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 16

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...

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 13

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

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

womensurgeons.org/current-opportunities

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 8

Reminder: regular registration rates for #AWS2025 end today!

womensurgeons.org/annual-conference

Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Sep 3

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