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The Association of Women Surgeons is committed to supporting women surgeons at various stages in their career - from medical school through retirement

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Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee!🥳💜🎉 We are so excited to see all that you accomplish this year! by @womensurgeons

Join us for the AWS National Journal Club – Fall 2026 Session on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST via Zoom!

This session will focus on Fluid Resuscitation, exploring landmark clinical trials that have influenced evidence-based practice in general surgery and critical care.

Featured Presentations:
• SMART Trial: Balanced Crystalloids versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults. Presenter: JaVaughn King | Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Mentor: Dr. Skylar Rodgers | Vascular Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• RELIEF Trial: Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy for Major Abdominal Surgery. Presenter: Nicole Marker | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Mentor: Dr. Elisabeth Abeles | General Surgery Resident, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• BaSICS Trial: Effect of Slower versus Faster Intravenous Fluid Bolus Rate on Mortality in Critically Ill Patients. Presenter: Haneen Kamran | Allama Iqbal Medical College. Mentor: Dr. Nandita Mahajan | Thoracic Surgery/ITSS Clinical Fellow, Toronto General Hospital

Session Moderator: Dr. Andrea Tsoris, Trauma Surgeon

Attendees who choose to participate in our educational research study may be eligible to receive the Association of Women Surgeons Landmark Surgical Research Certificate in Fluid Resuscitation after attending the session and completing the pre- and post-session surveys.

Register through the link in our bio or here: https://amrms.zoom.us/j/82910659071?pwd=5IAG4Vdff3JRKbC6hmlibGbvxPnGwa.1

Learn more about the AWS National Journal Club:
https://www.womensurgeons.org/journal-club

#WomenSurgeons #AWSJournalClub #GeneralSurgery #SurgicalEducation #EvidenceBasedMedicine by @womensurgeons

✨Med School Monday!✨

University of Central Florida College of Medicine! From robotic surgery simulation to M4 surgery match panels, this chapter is showing what it means to engage, empower, and excel! by @womensurgeons

This #FoundationFriday, we’re highlighting our 2026 AWS Resident Travel Award winners! Discover how attending the Annual AWS Conference enhanced their professional growth, expanded their networks, and strengthened their commitment to surgical leadership.

Read their stories: amr.ms/generosityinaction by @womensurgeons

The deadline is almost here! 🚨

Applications for the AWS-Surgery Reviewer Academy and Better Mentor, Bigger Impact programs are due Friday, October 31. Take the next step in your professional development and submit your application before time runs out.

Reviewer Academy: amr.ms/ReviewerAcademy
Better Mentor, Bigger Impact: amr.ms/BetterMentor26 by @womensurgeons

✨ Today on Self-Care Sunday ✨ we're finding comfort in the little things. Because sometimes, the simplest moments make the biggest difference. ☕️💜 by @womensurgeons

📢 Reminder: Applications Close Today!

Interested in advancing your academic surgery career? Apply for the AWS AAS Surgical Investigator Course Award for the opportunity to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator Course in February 2027.

Submit your application materials before the deadline today at amr.ms/AASAward by @womensurgeons

The ABS Council is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term and help shape the future of surgical education, assessment, and certification.

Surgeons with a variety of backgrounds, practice settings, and expertise are encouraged to apply. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact!

Submit a nomination before Wednesday, October 28 at amr.ms/ABSCouncil by @womensurgeons

Show your AWS pride with exclusive merchandise! From travel mugs to compression socks, these limited-edition favorites are available while supplies last.

✨ Shop now at womensurgeons.org/shop-aws-merch by @womensurgeons

Join us for the next AWS Cutting Edge Conversation: Women Leading the Fight – Careers in Breast Surgical Oncology!

In partnership with the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS), this engaging panel discussion will explore career pathways in breast surgical oncology, including training and fellowship decisions, mentorship, and the opportunities and challenges of building a successful career in this subspecialty.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: amr.ms/OctoberCuttingEdge by @womensurgeons

✨ Today on our Self-Care Sunday✨ we want you to focus on your own journey! by @womensurgeons