Association of Women Surgeons

Association of Women Surgeons Inspiring and encouraging women surgeons Connect aspiring female surgeons with mentors and peers to capacitate the next generation of women surgeons.

  to the 2025 AWSF Gala! What an incredible night filled with inspiration, recognition, and meaningful connections. Read...
09/05/2026

to the 2025 AWSF Gala! What an incredible night filled with inspiration, recognition, and meaningful connections.

Ready to do it all again? 🎉 Don't miss the 2026 AWSF Awards Gala & Dinner, where we'll celebrate achievements, honor changemakers, and bring our community together for another unforgettable evening. Secure your spot and join the celebration!

Tickets and Tables: amr.ms/AWSFGala

Don’t miss out! Register for the AWS Annual Conference to receive a free copy of Human Raised by keynote speaker Dana Su...
09/04/2026

Don’t miss out! Register for the AWS Annual Conference to receive a free copy of Human Raised by keynote speaker Dana Suskind, MD. Supply is limited - register now before they're gone!

Register: bit.ly/AWS2026DC

Join the Association of Women Surgeons and the Latino Surgical Society for a Cutting Edge Conversation on September 14 a...
09/03/2026

Join the Association of Women Surgeons and the Latino Surgical Society for a Cutting Edge Conversation on September 14 at 7pm ET!

The "Cutting Edge Conversations" series is hosted by the AWS Outreach Committee and features thoughtful, engaging discussions with individuals from other national organizations. The topic for this conversation is "Building a Surgical Career in the United States: Navigating Immigration, Training, and Leadership.”

REGISTER: amr.ms/LSSCuttingEdge

Enhance Your   Experience with Workshops! Join us on Saturday, September 26, for a morning of professional development w...
09/02/2026

Enhance Your Experience with Workshops!

Join us on Saturday, September 26, for a morning of professional development workshops at the AWS Annual Conference in Washington, DC! For just $60, you can choose to attend one workshop for each of the two sessions, tailoring the experience to your interests and career goals:

Session 1 — Choose One:
Courageous Conversations (Surgeon-Focused)
Defining Your Surgical Identity (Trainee-Focused)
Pivoting and Responding to Challenges and Changes (All Career Levels)

Session 2 — Choose One:
Ergonomics Lab
Advocacy Lab
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

Register today and reserve your spot—space is limited: amr.ms/AWSREG26

Learn more about the workshops at amr.ms/AWS26Workshops

Make a gift of $100 or more by September 2, 2026, and your name will be featured on donor recognition signage at the 202...
08/29/2026

Make a gift of $100 or more by September 2, 2026, and your name will be featured on donor recognition signage at the 2026 AWSF Awards Dinner & Gala! Your generosity helps the Foundation continue advancing opportunities for women surgeons while celebrating excellence across our community.
You can still join the celebration - purchase tickets and tables at amr.ms/AWSFGala

Call for Authors! Are you a woman surgeon who has published a book? 📚We'd love to feature and celebrate your work at the...
08/28/2026

Call for Authors! Are you a woman surgeon who has published a book? 📚

We'd love to feature and celebrate your work at the AWS Conference! Send your book details to [email protected]

Help us spotlight the incredible achievements of women surgeon authors!

You're Invited! 2026 NETWORKING BREAKFASTMonday, September 28 at 7:00am | Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC | FreeAll surgeons...
08/27/2026

You're Invited! 2026 NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Monday, September 28 at 7:00am | Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC | Free
All surgeons, residents, students, and community partners welcome!

In honor of the founding of AWS, women surgeons, surgeons-in-training, AWS partners, and allies continue to gather for a networking breakfast each year. With the generous support of our long-time partner, Stryker, we invite all interested individuals to join us and connect over a delicious meal.

AWS partners from the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA), Latino Surgical Society (LSS), Native American Surgical Society (NASS), Society of Asian Academic Surgeons (SAAS), and Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) are invited to share updates from their organizations. This event is free and open to anyone interested in networking with members of AWS and its community partners. We look forward to seeing you!

RSVP with your AWS conference registration or by going to this link: https://amr.ms/BreakfastRSVP

Don't miss the final SCALPELS webinar of 2026, which features a very special guest speaker: AWS founder, Dr. Patricia Nu...
08/26/2026

Don't miss the final SCALPELS webinar of 2026, which features a very special guest speaker: AWS founder, Dr. Patricia Numann! The theme for the August SCALPELS series is "Adaptability as a Skill," and Dr. Numann will discuss juggling organizational activities with practice, as well as preparing for the time after practice.

Thursday, August 27 at 8pm ET

REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/SCALPELS2026

Regular registration rates for   end TOMORROW, 8/25! Join the Association of Women Surgeons community for two days of in...
08/24/2026

Regular registration rates for end TOMORROW, 8/25! Join the Association of Women Surgeons community for two days of inspiration, advocacy, networking, and professional growth. Register today before rates increase.

Register at bit.ly/AWS2026DC

✨ Today on our Self-Care Sunday✨ we want you to have a “nothing” afternoon.
08/23/2026

✨ Today on our Self-Care Sunday✨ we want you to have a “nothing” afternoon.

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