Building an Academic Foundation“Building an Academic Foundation” is a 7-part webinar series developed by the Association of Women Surgeons (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. Overarching areas that will be discussed include:
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The Building an Academic Foundation Webinar Series is generously sponsored by a grant from Intuitive. REGISTER HERE
AWS Resident & Fellow Virtual MeetingsJoin the AWS Resident and Fellow Committee for a series of virtual meetings in 2023! 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 members work closely with many of the other additional AWS committees, with a significant level of interaction with the Medical Student committee.
Register HereAWS Journal ClubThe AWS Journal Club is an international peer-to-peer teaching curriculum that is focused on landmark papers in the field of general surgery with which all students and residents should be familiar. Student and resident members of AWS will have the opportunity to apply to present one of the landmark papers chosen for the journal club curriculum on a global platform. We are also seeking residents and attendings to serve as mentors and moderators for each journal club session. The presentations will take place as a zoom event hosted by AWS, available internationally to all members and non-members of AWS. View articles and curriculum here.
Register HerePast WebinarsAWS members can access recordings of past webinar programs after logging into their membership account. Not yet a member? Join now to view our past recorded webinars!
2022-2023 AWS Virtual Cross-Mentorship Workshop SeriesPresented by the AWS #HeForShe Committee The Association of Women Surgeons #HeForShe Committee is hosting a series of six monthly virtual workshops to facilitate dialogue on mentoring the diverse group of mentees in surgery. All programs will run from 6:30-8:00pm EST. AWS medical students, residents, and faculty are welcome to register.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please email Dr. Emilia Diego at [email protected]. 2023 SCALPELS Summer SeriesJoin the AWS Clinical Practice Committee for the AWS Surgeons' Career and Leadership Professional Education Lecture Series (SCALPELS)! This virtual program seeks to educate women surgeons in the fundamentals of healthcare leadership in a practical manner. This program is generously sponsored by a grant from Intuitive. All programs will take place at 8:00pm ET.
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Continuing Medical Education Credit Information
Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Award of CME credits by ACS is based on compliance of the program with the ACCME accreditation requirements and does not imply endorsement by ACS of the content, the faculty, or the sponsor of the program. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.
How to Write Webinar SeriesPresented by the AWS Publications Committee
AWS Medical Student Committee EventsQuarter 2 Event AWS Jobs WebinarOctober 4 at 6pm ET Speakers: Jenny Shao, MD and Lisa Cannada, MD Finding a job, especially your first job can be stressful. It is the the end of the path after many years of training and there are no formal guidelines dedicated towards consideration of jobs and how to plan for this important step of your career. This webinar will provide useful tips to be better prepared for the job search, things to consider and look for, how to build your network, and how to be successful when you start. Learning Objectives
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