How many surgeons have completed a Mentoring Program? Most of the time, we just become a mentor without any formal education.  Join the AWS in this unique program that not only provided mentoring training but specific training to ensure we are mentoring across demographics to increase diversity within the house of surgery. Cross mentoring fosters diverse perspectives, broadens networks, and can lead to new insights and innovations.

Sessions:

  • September 16, 2025: Mentoring across Race and Ethnicity Differences
  • November 18, 2025: Mentoring across Gender Differences
  • January 20, 2026: Mentoring across Sexuality Differences
  • March 17, 2026: Mentoring across Ability/Disability Differences
  • April 21, 2026: Visibility and Intersectionality of Identity Differences
  • May 19, 2026: Institutional Barriers to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

 

Benefits of the Cross Mentoring Program:

  • 6 hours of CME training
  • Broaden Your Perspective
  • Develop Your Leadership Skills
  • Expand Your Network
  • Ensure the Next Generation of Surgeons

 

If you are interested, please complete the simple form and include a short summary about why you are interested in participating.  If you are interested in nominating someone, please email Kelly Braniff at [email protected]. 

APPLY HERE