Upcoming Webinars
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.
July 31: Practice Management: Challenges & Solutions Panel
All events are on Thursday evenings at 8pm ET.
AWS Medical Student Journal Club
August 5 at 8pm ET The AWS Journal Club seeks to teach the landmark trials that have shaped the field of General Surgery. Medical students, residents, and attendings - both members and non-members of AWS - are invited. This session’s topic is Cardiothoracic Surgery.
AIS Coffee with AWS Leader Dr. Shannon Foster - Leadership, Communication, and Conflict Resolution
August 11 at 10am ET Through the AIS “A Coffee With” series, enjoy a candid, informal conversation with Dr. Foster, a board-certified trauma and critical care surgeon, educator, and respected AWS leader. With a career spanning academic leadership, clinical excellence, and national advocacy, Dr. Foster brings valuable insights—and inspiration—to every discussion.
AWS Medical Student Quarter 1 Event
August 17 at 7pm ET
The AWS Medical Student Quarter 1 Event will spotlight Medical Student Research Opportunities and allow attendees the option to ask questions of the panel.
Cutting Edge Conversations: Association for Academic Surgery and GEMS Alliance
August 19 at 7pm ET
In this series, panelists from AWS and our partners at the Association for Academic Surgery and the GEMS Alliance will have a thoughtful discussion. Questions and audience participation encouraged.
Cutting Edge Conversations: The Society of Black Academic Surgeons
September 25 at 7pm ET
In this series, panelists from AWS and our partners at The Society of Black Academic Surgeons will have a thoughtful discussion on Battling Implicit Biases as a Female Surgeon of Color. Questions and audience participation encouraged.
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
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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