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.
Check out a new episode of AWS Career Connections! Dr. Small and Dr. Whittington discuss the Signature Speaker Series, a program that helps mid-career surgeons refine their speaking skills. For more information, please visit: www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
Applications due Feb 19, 2026!
Applications due Feb 19, 2026!
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Check out a new episode of AWS Career Connections! Dr. Small and Dr. Whittington discuss the Signature Speaker Series, a program that helps mid-career surgeons refine their speaking skills. For more information, please visit: www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
Applications due Feb 19, 2026!
Applications due Feb 19, 2026!
This #FoundationFriday, we’re celebrating Dr. Ozge Vural, recipient of the 2025 AWS
Resident Travel Award! Dr. Vural shares her perspective on attending the Annual AWS Conference and what this opportunity meant to her. Read more about her experience at
www.womensurgeons.org/generosity-i...
Resident Travel Award! Dr. Vural shares her perspective on attending the Annual AWS Conference and what this opportunity meant to her. Read more about her experience at
www.womensurgeons.org/generosity-i...
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
This #FoundationFriday, we’re celebrating Dr. Ozge Vural, recipient of the 2025 AWS
Resident Travel Award! Dr. Vural shares her perspective on attending the Annual AWS Conference and what this opportunity meant to her. Read more about her experience at
www.womensurgeons.org/generosity-i...
Resident Travel Award! Dr. Vural shares her perspective on attending the Annual AWS Conference and what this opportunity meant to her. Read more about her experience at
www.womensurgeons.org/generosity-i...
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Don't forget: Apply by February 5 for the chance to get up to $10k for leadership training through the AWS Breaking the Glass Ceiling Program!
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
January 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Don't forget: Apply by February 5 for the chance to get up to $10k for leadership training through the AWS Breaking the Glass Ceiling Program!
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
We’re honored to celebrate National Mentoring Month by recognizing the incredible mentors who have shaped the careers of AWS members and supporters. Thank you to all the mentors who inspire, guide, and uplift the next generation of women in surgery. #NationalMentoringMonth #FoundationFriday
January 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We’re honored to celebrate National Mentoring Month by recognizing the incredible mentors who have shaped the careers of AWS members and supporters. Thank you to all the mentors who inspire, guide, and uplift the next generation of women in surgery. #NationalMentoringMonth #FoundationFriday
Have you applied for the 2026 AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professorship? Hear from past professors and apply by Feb 12 to inspire the next generation of surgeons.
🔗 womensurgeons.org/awsf-visiting-professor
🔗 womensurgeons.org/awsf-visiting-professor
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Have you applied for the 2026 AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professorship? Hear from past professors and apply by Feb 12 to inspire the next generation of surgeons.
🔗 womensurgeons.org/awsf-visiting-professor
🔗 womensurgeons.org/awsf-visiting-professor
💜Who mentored you? Make a donation to AWSF in their honor by 1/26 and we will highlight them!💜
www.womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Mentorship has the power to shape careers, open doors, & create opportunities that last a lifetime. Help us recognize the mentors in your surgical journey!
www.womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Mentorship has the power to shape careers, open doors, & create opportunities that last a lifetime. Help us recognize the mentors in your surgical journey!
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
💜Who mentored you? Make a donation to AWSF in their honor by 1/26 and we will highlight them!💜
www.womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Mentorship has the power to shape careers, open doors, & create opportunities that last a lifetime. Help us recognize the mentors in your surgical journey!
www.womensurgeons.org/donate-now
Mentorship has the power to shape careers, open doors, & create opportunities that last a lifetime. Help us recognize the mentors in your surgical journey!
Don't forget: Apply by February 5 for the chance to get up to $10k for leadership training through the AWS Breaking the Glass Ceiling Program!
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
January 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Don't forget: Apply by February 5 for the chance to get up to $10k for leadership training through the AWS Breaking the Glass Ceiling Program!
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
Details: womensurgeons.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling
💻 Cutting Edge Conversation 💻
February 12 at 7pm ET
AWS & SAAS: Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdgeS...
February 12 at 7pm ET
AWS & SAAS: Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdgeS...
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
💻 Cutting Edge Conversation 💻
February 12 at 7pm ET
AWS & SAAS: Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdgeS...
February 12 at 7pm ET
AWS & SAAS: Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship
REGISTER: bit.ly/CuttingEdgeS...
💜 OPPORTUNITY 💜
Apply to be the 2026 AWSF Visiting Professor by February 12!
APPLY: www.womensurgeons.org/awsf-visitin...
The AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professor Program provides an established surgeon the opportunity to be a positive role model for women in surgery.
Apply to be the 2026 AWSF Visiting Professor by February 12!
APPLY: www.womensurgeons.org/awsf-visitin...
The AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professor Program provides an established surgeon the opportunity to be a positive role model for women in surgery.
January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
💜 OPPORTUNITY 💜
Apply to be the 2026 AWSF Visiting Professor by February 12!
APPLY: www.womensurgeons.org/awsf-visitin...
The AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professor Program provides an established surgeon the opportunity to be a positive role model for women in surgery.
Apply to be the 2026 AWSF Visiting Professor by February 12!
APPLY: www.womensurgeons.org/awsf-visitin...
The AWSF Kim Ephgrave Visiting Professor Program provides an established surgeon the opportunity to be a positive role model for women in surgery.
💜2026 AWS Signature Speaker Series💜
Applications Due February 19
www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
The goal of the AWS Signature Speaker Series is to develop and promote mid-career surgeons as experts in their fields.
Applications Due February 19
www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
The goal of the AWS Signature Speaker Series is to develop and promote mid-career surgeons as experts in their fields.
January 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
💜2026 AWS Signature Speaker Series💜
Applications Due February 19
www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
The goal of the AWS Signature Speaker Series is to develop and promote mid-career surgeons as experts in their fields.
Applications Due February 19
www.womensurgeons.org/signature-sp...
The goal of the AWS Signature Speaker Series is to develop and promote mid-career surgeons as experts in their fields.
As the new year approaches, we want to take a moment to thank all of our followers for your support in 2025. Please take a moment to review our collective successes in the AWS Annual Report. Thank you for making this year a success!
www.womensurgeons.org/aws-annual-r...
www.womensurgeons.org/aws-annual-r...
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
As the new year approaches, we want to take a moment to thank all of our followers for your support in 2025. Please take a moment to review our collective successes in the AWS Annual Report. Thank you for making this year a success!
www.womensurgeons.org/aws-annual-r...
www.womensurgeons.org/aws-annual-r...
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.
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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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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...