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AWS Liaison Organization News

• AAS: The Association for Academic Surgery seeks to inspire and develop young academic surgeons. Learn more on their website.
• AiS: On October 16 at 8am ET, Advances in Surgery will host a free virtual Coffee with Dr. Jennifer Tseng event focused on Women in Leadership.
• 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 and Allies (AOSA) is an organization of LGBTQ+ Surgeons and allies which promotes acceptance, inclusion, and equity in the surgical specialties to further learner engagement, support individual clinicians and researchers, and build a community. Learn more 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:Register for the Latino Surgical Society (LSS) Networking Luncheon on Saturday October 19th, 2024 at the Mexican Consulate San Francisco.
• SAAS: Register for the 2025 SAAS Executive Healthcare Leadership Academy, taking place in Alabama from January 30 - February 1!
• SBAS: The Society of Black Academic Surgeons aims to improve health, advance science, and foster careers of African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons.Learn more here.
• TWC:Save the date for the Thyroid World Congress, taking place in Boston from July 9-12, 2025.