Association of Women Surgeons

The AWS Foundation Annual Fund seeks contributions from AWS members and others in support of innovative programs that have the power to impact the future of the field of surgery. Click here to support the Foundation's important work.

"Were it not for the undaunted spirit of a few exceptional women, many barriers would still exist to discourage women from becoming surgeons. What we do today to support the AWS Foundation can create real change for women surgeons tomorrow." - Tamar Earnest, MD, FACS

Visiting Professorship Program - The AWS Foundation funds a Visiting Professorship Program that allows women surgeons to share their expertise with medical students. This program provides medical schools with the opportunity to request top women surgeons as speakers and receive funding from the AWS Foundation. Opportunities to lecture heighten the visibility of women surgeons while encouraging women medical students to pursue similar careers. In addition, the Visiting Professorship Program promotes dialogue between practicing surgeons and the academic community.

Mentoring and Networking Programs are supported by the AWS Foundation to provide forums for young women surgeons to meet with peers, attend educational programs, and enhance their professional and personal lives. A searchable mentor database is being developed and AWS supports networking breakfasts throughout the year.

The AWSF/Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Fellowship has supported a number of women surgeons by funding original research in topics of flexible GI endoscopy, laparoscopy, minimal access techniques or related emerging technology. AWS is proud to announce a NEW $25,000 FELLOWSHIP grant from Genomic Health. The fellowship is awarded for topics in the area of breast cancer research. Click here for more information on the AWSF Fellowships.

AWS Foundation annually recognizes individuals who have contributed exceptional service to women in surgery through the Nina Starr Braunwald, Honorary Member, and Olga Jonasson Distinguished Member awards. Click here for more information.

"Every woman practicing medicine owes a debt of gratitude to those who have paved the way. And we who are now on the path have an opportunity to smooth the way for others to follow." - Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS

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Women Caring Today to Change Tomorrow!