By: Shilpa Murthy MD MPH, Robert Riviello MD MPH Every time she took that cool bucket bath shower, she anxiously felt the large, irregular bump bulging out of the side of her breast. If she walked...
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Women Surgeon Leaders for the 21st Century Part II: Profiles in Leadership
By: SreyRam Kuy, MD, MHS Introduction We had the privilege of interviewing several influential women surgeon leaders. Patricia Numann, MD, FACS, Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS and Susan Moffat...
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Self Care and Meditation
by: Betsy Tuttle-Newhall, MD, FACS When one mentions the word “meditation”, images of saffron robed monks and lotus flowers come to mind for many; however, meditation is simply the act of quietin...
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In Memoriam: Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS
AWS lost a long time friend and supporter this month. Dr. Russell is remembered fondly by those Council members who had the privilege to interact with him during his visits to the annual Spring Counci...
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Book Review: Success Under Stress
The AWS Clinical Practice Committee reviews Success Under Stress: Powerful tools for staying calm, confident, and productive when the pressure’s on by Sharon Melnick, Ph.D. “The best time to...
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2014 AWS Conference Details – SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, October 26 – Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Complete Brochure COMING SOON! Sunday, October 26th | 2014 AWS Conference: Transitions – Thriving Amidst Change Westin St. Francis | 335 Powell St...
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Women Surgeon Leaders for the 21st Century
By: SreyRam Kuy, MD, MHS Part I: The Status of Women in Leadership Roles, Changing Culture and Leadership Training “If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat! Just...
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Running a Multi-Disciplinary Breast Center
by: Holly Mason, MD FACSOne of the great challenges and great accomplishments of my career has been the oversight of the Baystate Breast & Wellness Center. Under one roof, patients can u...
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Sisters by choice: A community Woman surgeon leading charity since 1989
A native Georgian, Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips-Reed is a general surgeon specialized in breast surgery. I had the pleasure to meet her last week and was inspired to write about her great work.When I...
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Adding a Business Degree to Your Repertoire
By: Christina Cellini, MD, FACS, FASCRSWe’ve all heard it before – “medicine is a business.” While it sounds distasteful to some, there is no denying that this is true to a large degree ...