AWS and ASPS Cutting Edge Conversation: The Past, Present and Future of Female Plastic Surgeons

Monday, April 27 at 7:00 PM ET

Join AWS & ASPS on Monday April 27 at 7pm for a Cutting Edge Conversation, a recurring series from the AWS Outreach Committee, that features panelists from AWS and various other national organizations participate in thoughtful and engaging discussions. The three panelists, Dr. Carolyn De La Cruz, Dr. Paige L. Myers, and Dr. Tara L. Huston, discuss the topic, "The Past, Present and Future of Female Plastic Surgeons."

AWS and WITS Cutting Edge Conversation: "More Than Skill: What it Really Takes to Succeed in Trauma Surgery" 

Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM ET

Join AWS & WITS on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm ET for a Cutting Edge Conversation, a recurring series from the AWS Outreach Committee, that features panelists from AWS and various other national organizations participate in thoughtful and engaging discussions. The topics for this session is "More Than Skill: What it Really Takes to Succeed in Trauma Surgery."

 

Building an Academic Foundation: Finding the Right Leadership Course for You

Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm ET

“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. Join the Career Development Committee on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm ET for a webinar on "Finding the Right Leadership Course for You"

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AWS Resident & Fellow 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. 
Committee Planning Meeting

  • February 5, 2026
  • March 5, 2026
  • April 2, 2026
  • June 4, 2026
  • July 2, 2026
  • August 6, 2026
  • September 3, 2026
 Interested in attending an upcoming committee planning meeting? Email us at [email protected].

Better Mentor, Bigger Impact Cross Mentoring Program

Available to accepted applicants only, this program provides 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.

View the program book here.

Sessions:

  • September 16, 2025: Mentoring across Race and Ethnicity Differences with Dr. Emilia Diego and Dr. Stalin Canizares
  • November 18, 2025: Mentoring across Gender Differences with Dr. Shannon Small and Dr. Priyanka Chugh
  • January 20, 2026: Mentoring across Sexuality Differences with Dr. Andrea Porpiglia
  • March 17, 2026: Mentoring across Ability/Disability Differences with Dr. Alexis Moren and Afsheen Nasir
  • April 21, 2026: Visibility and Intersectionality of Identity Differences with Dr. Aeryn Kangas-Dick and Dr. Anna Kobzeva-Herzog
  • May 19, 2026: Institutional Barriers to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts 

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