By Ko Un ‘Clara’ Park When I was a trainee, my co-trainee was getting her manuscript finalized for submission, "It says the submission fee is $60." Sure, sixty dollars isn’t a lot of money ...
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Have you asked for it?
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Aug 2018
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What potential impact do surgeons have on breastfeeding?
23
Aug 2018
By Nikki Mills In celebration and recognition of breastfeeding awareness month, I decided to write an article for the Association of Women Surgeons weekly blog. Some female surgeons have first hand...
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Succession is the key for change
16
Aug 2018
By Susana Vargas-Pinto I recently had a casual conversation about fellowship with one of our Chief residents who matched into cardiothoracic surgery, which lit up my curiosity and expectation. “I...
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The Changing Face of Medicine: Part Two
12
Aug 2018
We are celebrating five years of the AWS Inspiring and Encouraging Women Surgeons Blog! First of all, we want to thank all of our members for contributing to the blog. You have shared your wins, ho...
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Not All Surgeons Fit the Stereotype
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Aug 2018
I recently went to my high school reunion where a classmate said to me “you seem too nice to be a surgeon”. It was a reminder to me that the stereotype of the mean, angry surgeon as recently discu...
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The Keyboard is Mightier than the Sword
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Aug 2018
By Suzanne M. Murphy In a world where most people are connected on one or more social media platforms, the power of a social media campaign has never been higher. It is estimated that in 2019, 2.77 b...