AWS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Travel Awards

2023 AWS DEI Travel Awardees

AWS, in collaboration with our partners, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 AWS DEI Travel Awards! 

About the AWS DEI Travel Awards

The DEI Awards will cover the cost for a limited number of students and residents to attend the annual AWS Annual Conference. This year, the scholarship will cover up to $750 towards registration, travel, and lodging costs to attend AWS’s in-person conference in Boston, MA.

AWS is proud to sponsor the DEI Travel Award Program in partnership with the following organizations:

• Society of Asian Academic Surgeons (SAAS)
• The Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)
• Latino Surgical Society (LSS)
• Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA)

Eligibility:

• Demonstrated interest in a career in surgery or surgical specialty.
• Demonstrated alignment with the missions of AWS and the partnering organization(s).
• Applicants in good standing in their program.
• Must be based in the United States medical school and/or hospital training program. 
• Current medical student, resident/fellow at the time of the conference. 

Applications due August 8. Late applications will not be considered. Award notifications will go out in mid-September 2023