AWS and WITS Cutting Edge Conversation: "More Than Skill: What it Really Takes to Succeed in Trauma Surgery" 

Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM ET

Join AWS & WITS on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm ET for a Cutting Edge Conversation, a recurring series from the AWS Outreach Committee, that features panelists from AWS and various other national organizations participate in thoughtful and engaging discussions. The topics for this session is "More Than Skill: What it Really Takes to Succeed in Trauma Surgery."

AWS Publications Committee Webinar: Global Perceptions of Women in Surgery

Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 PM ET

Please join us for enlightening discussion with voices of women in surgery from across the world as we foster learning through shared experiences, and support and advocate for women trainees and surgeons globally through the AWS platform.

Speakers:

• Dr. Hina Inam is a cardiac surgeon , Assistant Professor and Program Director at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. She is the first female cardiothoracic surgeon to graduate from her institution and has completed advanced fellowship training in complex cardiac surgery from Canada, with experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic interventions, and valve repair. Alongside her clinical work, she is actively involved in surgical education, mentorship, research, and global women in surgery advocacy. Her interests include innovation in low and middle income countries, simulation based surgical training, diversity in surgery, and the integration of AI in medical education and healthcare systems. Dr. Inam is passionate about building supportive communities for women in surgery and inspiring the next generation of surgical leaders.

• Dr. Joyce Chege is a General Surgeon based in Nairobi, Kenya, with clinical interests in Upper GI Surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and surgical research.

  She holds the FCS (COSECSA), MRCS (Eng), and an MSc in Surgical Sciences with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh. She believes African patients deserve to be represented in the stories global surgery tells about itself and is committed to building that evidence base through locally generated data and research conducted on home soil.

 Building an Academic Foundation: Finding the Right Leadership Course for You

Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm ET

“Building an Academic Foundation” is a webinar series developed by AWS that will equip senior surgical trainees and early career surgeons with guidance and mentorship on topics pertinent to starting a career in academic surgery. Join the Career Development Committee on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm ET for a webinar on "Finding the Right Leadership Course for You"

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 AWS SCALPELS

Join the AWS Clinical Practice Committee for the AWS Surgeons' Career and Leadership Professional Education Lecture Series (SCALPELS)! In the summer of 2026, the SCALPELS program will explore how to maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing throughout a surgical career. Programs are held on Thursday evenings at 8pm ET.

JUNE: Healthy Habits

• June 11 at 8pm ET: Emotional Intelligence

• June 18 at 8pm ET: Physical Wellness

• June 25 at 8pm ET: Healthy Habits Panel Discussion

JULY: Sustaining Health 

• July 16 at 8pm ET: Sustaining Health and Uplifting Women in Surgery

• July 23 at 8pm ET: Preserving Mental Health

• July 30 at 8pm ET: Sustaining Healthy Habits Panel

AUGUST: Adaptability as a Skill

• August 13 at 8pm ET: Life Transitions After Your Surgical Career

• August 20 at 8pm ET: Using Your Skills for Adaptability

• August 27 at 8pm ET: Adaptability Panel

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