AWS Pocket Mentor 

A manual created for surgical interns and residents, based upon the experiences of a number of women surgeons. It is intended to make your passage a bit easier than it was for many of them. Presented in partnership with Medtronic, the AWS Pocket Mentor ebook is available at no cost to AWS members.

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Navigating Your Surgical Career: The AWS Guide to Success
NEW Edition!


A career in surgery is immensely rewarding and challenging at the same time. This helpful and practical guide written by leaders in surgery is meant to inspire young surgeons and make their career journey a bit easier. All proceeds will go to support the Association of Women Surgeons. Presented in partnership with Medtronic. 

If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy or Kindle edition of the Pocket Mentor, please click here to purchase through Amazon.

Are you a member? Access a PDF version of this publication here!