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Through various networking forums, we support the exchange of experiences, advice and strategies among female surgeons around the world. Many of us remain isolated from our female colleagues in spite of the rising number of women in surgery.
AWS members are intelligent, hard working, energetic women committed to be the best they can be in all facets of their lives. With diverse interests and lifestyles, each woman shares a commitment to excellence in surgery. These colleagues invite you to join them as a member of the Association of Women Surgeons.
Find out more about the benefits and requirements of membership or contact AWS for more information.
Click here to join online.
Click here to renew online.
Institutional Members
Institutional Membership is available per institution. Each membership includes an unlimited number of AWS memberships for the women residents and fellows enrolled in your residency program, advertising on the Website for faculty positions, and all other AWS member benefits. Please complete an institutional membership application (Word document) and return it with payment to enroll your residents in a professional network of over 1,700 women surgeons.
Current Institutional Members Include:
- Brigham & Women's Hospital (Boston, MA)
- ETSU James H. Quillen College of Medicine (Johnson City, TN)
- LSUHSC (New Orleans, LA)
- Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI)
- Sherbrooke University, CHUS (Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada)
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield, IL)
- St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
- Stamford Hospital (Stamford, CT)
- Stanford University Medical Center (Stanford, CA)
- The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
- UCSF Fresno (Fresno, CA)
- UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (New Brunswick, NJ)
- University at Buffalo, Department of Surgery (Buffalo, NY)
- University of Connecticut (Farmington, CT)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, TX)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI)
Applications
All applicants for membership shall complete and sign the appropriate form of application provided by AWS and submit it with any required dues payment. Click here for an individual membership application (Word document).
Those living outside of the United States and Canada can apply for an international membership, which is available based on financial need at different levels. All International memberships come with full AWS benefits, however, all communications will be sent electronically. See "Level" descriptions on page one of the international application. (Word document)
Membership in this organization is continuous with payment of all dues and assessments. Membership will be on an anniversary basis and may be renewed annually.