Upcoming Webinars

Cutting Edge Conversations: Latino Surgical Society
July 28 at 7pm ET
In this series, panelists from AWS and our partners at the Latino Surgical Society will have a thoughtful discussion on the topic of allyship. Questions and audience participation encouraged.

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AWS Publications Webinar: Ergonomics
July 30 at 7pm ET
The AWS Publications Committee is pleased to present a free public webinar on the topic of surgical ergonomics. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from industry leaders in this program.
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AWS Surgeons’ Career and Leadership Professional Education Lecture Series (SCALPELS)

Sharpen your leadership edge this summer with the 2025 SCALPELS Series, a virtual program designed to equip women surgeons with practical, real-world insights into career development, advocacy, and healthcare leadership. Led by experts and peers from across the surgical field, this three-month series will cover everything from redefining success to mastering the business side of surgery. Presented by the AWS Clinical Practice Committee. View the program book. 

All events are on Thursday evenings at 8pm ET.
July: Practice Management
July 17: Billing & Finance
July 24: Insurance, Contracts, and Locums
July 31: Practice Management: Challenges & Solutions Panel

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AWS Building an Academic Foundation

“Building an Academic Foundation” is a webinar series developed by AWS that will equip senior surgical trainees and early career surgeons with guidance and mentorship on topics pertinent to starting a career in academic surgery. 
  • Session #1: How to Evaluate, Structure, and Negotiate your Job (10/7/2024 7 PM Eastern)
  • Session #2: Setting up Your Practice the First 100 Days – Do’s and Don’ts (11/4/2024 7 PM Eastern)
  • Session #3: Maximizing your conference experience, networking, leveraging academic societies(2/13/2024 7 PM Eastern)
  • Session #4: Finding and Funding Your Research Niche (4/10/2024 7 PM Eastern)
  • Session #5: Preparing for promotion from day 1 (7/14/2024 7 PM Eastern)

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AWS Resident & Fellows Virtual Events

The AWS Resident and Fellow Committee is focused on addressing surgical trainee programs and issues, with an emphasis on engaging residents and fellows in the AWS at an early stage in their careers. 

Educational Webinar Series
May 13, 2025 08:00 PM ET
Jul 8, 2025 08:00 PM ET
Sep 9, 2025 08:00 PM ET

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Committee Planning Meeting

Jun 5, 2025 08:30 PM ET
Jul 3, 2025 08:30 PM ET
Aug 7, 2025 08:30 PM ET
Sep 4, 2025 08:30 PM ET
Dec 4, 2025 08:30 PM ET
 
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