Upcoming Webinars

 

AiS Events with AWS Leaders 


Coffee with Dr. Ming-Li Wang: Cultural Humility in Surgery

Friday, January 30, 8:00 PM ET
Want to share a coffee with an internationally renowned surgeon? Advances in Surgery, in alliance with AWS, invites you to "A Coffee with Dr. Ming - Li Wang: Cultural Humility in Surgery," on January 30, 8:00 PM ET.


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Adoption & Implementation of Robotic Surgery with Dr. Christy Chai

Thursday, February 5, 8:00 AM ET
Join Dr. Christy Chai to discuss the topic, " Robotics Redefined: Making Advanced Surgery Accessible" on February 5 at 8:00 AM ET. Our panel of world-renowned specialists will address the most pressing questions from the global surgical community, diving deep into technical nuances, troubleshooting common challenges, and clarifying complex decision-making processes. 

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Cutting Edge Conversations with AWS Partners

The "Cutting Edge Conversations" series is hosted by the AWS Outreach Committee and features thoughtful, engaging discussions with individuals from other national organizations. 

Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship

Thursday, February 12, 7 PM ET
AWS & SAAS: Finding and Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship
Join the Association of Women Surgeons and the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons for a Cutting Edge Conversation on February 12 at 7pm ET! On February 12, Drs. Annabelle Fonseca, Haejin In, Jeffrey Matthews, and Nancy Gantt will discuss "Finding an Maintaining Mentorship and Sponsorship." Audience participation is encouraged and welcome!

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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. 

Webinar: Finding and Negotiating Your First Job 

Tuesday, February 24, 8 PM ET
In this webinar which is jointly hosted by the AWS R&F and CD Committees, join us to learn about finding and negotiating your first job. Often considered a daunting task, this webinar will provide practical tips and advice on navigating these important career steps. Speakers include: Dr. Nimmi Kapoor, Dr. Christen Russo, Dr. Anabelle Fonseca, and the webinar will be moderated by Dr. Jennifer Whittington and Dr. Nensi Ruzgar. 

Committee Planning Meeting

  • February 5, 2026
  • March 5, 2026
  • April 2, 2026
  • June 4, 2026
  • July 2, 2026
  • August 6, 2026
  • September 3, 2026
 
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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.

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 and Dr. Elissa Abou Khalil
  • 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 with Dr. Chris Castater and TBD

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