AWS & AWSF News:

• Listen to the new #HeForShe podcast episode featuring Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde
• It's time to join or renew as an AWS Institutional Member.

Register Now:

• July 25 at 8pm ET: AWS SCALPELS: The Cost of Being a Female Surgeon Panel (register)
• July 31: Early bird deadline for AWS Conference (register) and AWSF Gala (register)
• August 6 at 7pm ET: AWS Cross-Mentorship Workshop: Sexuality Differences (register)
• August 8 at 8pm ET: AWS SCALPELS: 4th Trimester and Beyond (register)
• August 13 at 8pm ET: AWS Resident & Fellow Committee (register)
• August 14 at 7:30pm ET: AWS Publications Webinar - Finding Your Job (register)

Calls for Entry:

• August 9: LSS & AWS Visiting Professor Host Site applications due
• August 12: SBAS & AWS Visiting Professor Host Site applications due
• August 15: AWS Mentorship Program applications due from mentees.
• August 22: AWS Resident Travel Award applications due.
• August 29: AWS Mentorship Program applications due from mentors.
• September 5: Applications due from coachees for the AWS Coaching Program

AWS Partner Organizations

• AAS: The Association for Academic Surgery seeks to inspire and develop young academic surgeons. Learn more on their website.
• AAST: The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is offering a DEI Essay Contest for students, residents, and fellows to share their perspectives on pursuing a career in acute care surgery or the impact of trauma-informed care on healthcare inequities.
• AWMA: Members of AWS can get a complimentary affiliate membership in the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)! Learn more here.
• AOSA: The Association of Out Surgeons & Allies is partnering with AWSF on special Pride socks! Get a pair here.
• ASA: The American Surgical Association strives for excellence and leadership in science, education, and patient care while promoting diversity, integrity, and innovation. Learn more here.
• LSS: Congratulations to the 2024 LSS/AWS Visiting Professor, Dr. Mecker Moller! Applications to host Dr. Mecker are due August 9.
• SAAS: The 9th Annual Society of Asian Academic Surgeons meeting will be held in New Orleans from September 5-6, 2024. Learn more here.
• SBAS: The Society of Black Academic Surgeons is partnering with AWS on a Visiting Professorship in 2024. Apply by August 12 to be the Host Institution.