Association of Women Surgeons

Episode 14: Making the Most of Your M1 Summer

Aug 4, 2026

Welcome to AWS Knots and Thoughts, a podcast designed to help you succeed in your surgery clerkship. This podcast is produced by the Association of Women Surgeons Medical Student Committee and hosted by McKenzie Mayer and Nora Balidemaj. Music by Hart Fogel.

Wondering what to do during the summer between M1? In this...

AWS Knots & Thoughts: Episode 13: The Sub-I Rotation Playbook: VSLO, Auditions, and Standing Out

May 27, 2026

Welcome to AWS Knots and Thoughts, a podcast designed to help you succeed in your surgery clerkship. This podcast is produced by the Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee and hosted by Vikita Patel and McKenzie Mayer. Music by Hart Fogel.

In this episode, McKenzie shares her experience...

AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 12: More Than a Surgeon — A Discussion with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin

May 12, 2026

In this episode, Vikita and McKenzie sit down with Dr....

AWS Career Connections: Signature Speaker Series with Dr. Shannon Small and Dr. Jenn Whittington

Feb 2, 2026

Welcome to AWS Career Connections, a podcast where you'll hear from women in sugery at different stages of their careers who have participated in career development and grant funding opportunities through AWS. Learn more about these programs and see how AWS can help you level up in your career.

In this episode, Dr....

AWS Mentor Moments: Episode 2 - Dr. Chantal Reyna

Jan 20, 2026

Welcome to Mentor Moments, a podcast organized by the AWS Outreach Committee. Mentor Moments is designed to help listeners learn from those who have been in a position to act as advocates or allies for women in surgery.

Episode 2 features Dr. Chantal Reyna, interviewed by Nina Dharmarajah.