AWS & AWSF News:

• Mid-career surgeons can apply by February 19 to receive training and funding to become expert speakers in the AWS Signature Speaker Program. 

• Save the date for the 2026 AWS Annual Conference, taking place September 25-26 in Washington, D.C. and submit a design concept by February 20.

• Deadline extended! Surgeons with at least 5 years in practice can apply by February 23 to receive up to $10,000 for leadership training through the Breaking the Glass Ceiling program!

Virtual Events (Invitation Only):

• February 24 - Reviewer Academy

• February 26 - Signature Speaker Series

 Webinars - Register Now:

• February 19 at 8pm ET: Medical Student Q3 event: Fertility Planning Q&A (Register)

• February 24 at 8pm ET: Negotiating Your First Job (Register)

• February 28, 9am - 1:15pm ET: 2026 AWS Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference (Register)

• March 4 at 7pm ET: Skills Acquisition at Different Levels of Training (Register)

• March 12 at 7pm ET: AWS Industry Talk: Legal Considerations with Eliza Andonova (Register)
  

 Partner News:

• February 19 at 6pm ET: GEMS Alliance Webinar Series (Register)

 AWS Partner Organization News

• AAS: The Association for Academic Surgery seeks to inspire and develop young academic surgeons. Learn more on their website. AAS has many award opportunities, including student travel awards, international visiting professorship awards, and research awards.

• AMWA: Members of AWS can get a complimentary affiliate membership in the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)! Learn more here.

• AOSA: The Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA) is an organization of LGBTQ+ Surgeons and allies which promotes acceptance, inclusion, and equity in the surgical specialties to further learner engagement, support individual clinicians and researchers, and build a community. Learn more here.

• ASA: The American Surgical Association strives for excellence and leadership in science, education, and patient care while promoting diversity, integrity, and innovation. Learn more here.

• EAST: The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma is hosting the 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly, January 20-23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more and register here.

• LSS: Join the Latino Surgical Society on April 24-26, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois for the 2026 Surgical Symposium. Learn more and register here.

• SBAS: The Society of Black Academic Surgeons aims to improve health, advance science, and foster careers of African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons. Learn more here.

• WIS: Women is Surgery is hosting the 16th International Women in Surgery Career Symposium, February 6–7, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida. Learn more here.