AWS HeForShe Podcast 4: An interview with Dr. Aaron Richman
Release Date: 02/05/2024
AWS Career Connections: Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Dr. Sophie Dream and Dr. Chantal Reyna
Association of Women Surgeons
Welcome to AWS Career Connections, a podcast where you'll hear from women in surgery 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. Sophie Dream shares her experiences with the AWS Breaking the Glass Ceiling Program with Dr. Chantal Reyna. Like what you hear? Visit for more information and apply to the program by February 5th, 2026. AWS Career Connections is brought to you by the AWS Career Development...
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 11- ERAS Unplugged: The Inside Scoop on the Residency Application
Association of Women Surgeons
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, Vikita and McKenzie take you behind the scenes of the ERAS residency application. We break down timelines, personal statements, VSLO, and what programs are really looking for. Vikita shares her perspective as a current applicant, including how to organize your application, avoid common pitfalls, and stay grounded...
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 10: Conversations with Dr. Sharon Stein
Association of Women Surgeons
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 of Knots & Thoughts, McKenzie and Vikita sit down with Dr. Sharon Stein, a nationally recognized colorectal surgeon, educator, and past president of the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Stein shares her journey through surgery and leadership, her work to advance diversity and equity in the field, and insights...
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 9: How to Break Into Research
Association of Women Surgeons
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. Curious about how to get started in research as a med student—but not sure where to begin? In this episode, Vikita and McKenzie break down the process of getting involved in research, especially if you're interested in surgery or competitive specialties. They cover everything from defining your "why," finding...
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 8: Conference Conversations
Association of Women Surgeons
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. Music by Hart Fogel. In this episode, Vikita takes you back to the 2024 AWS Conference in San Francisco. Join us as we revisit inspiring advice from women surgeons across all stages of their careers—from residents to seasoned attendings—who share their insights, encouragement, and wisdom for the next generation of future surgeons. Whether you're just starting...
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AWS Mentor Moments: Episode 1 - Dr. Mohammad-Mohsen Shabahang
Association of Women Surgeons
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 1 features Dr. Mohammad-Mohsen Shabahang, interviewed by Dr. Christie Buonpane.
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 7: Post-op History & Physical
Association of Women Surgeons
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 Beatriz Laus. Music by Hart Fogel. In this episode, Vikita and Beatriz walk you through everything you need to know about the post-operative history and physical exam on your surgery clerkship. From pre-charting tips and what to look for in vitals, labs, and imaging, to how to structure your H&P, conduct a focused post-op physical exam, and recognize red flags...
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AWS & SBAS Podcast Series: Episode 1
Association of Women Surgeons
This joint podcast venture between the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) and the Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) highlights topics that tackle the intersectionality of being women and from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine. This inaugural episode covers themes of allyship, mentorship, and sponsorship. Enjoy this conversation between Dr. Crystal Johnson-Mann at the UF Department of Surgery and one of her mentors, Dr. David Adams of the Medical University of South Carolina.
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 6: In the OR
Association of Women Surgeons
Welcome to AWS Knots and Thoughts, a podcast designed to help you succeed in your surgery clerkships. This podcast is produced by the Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee. This episode reviews covers what to do in the OR. Music by Hart Fogel.
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AWS Knots and Thoughts Episode 5: How to Help Out & Common Tasks
Association of Women Surgeons
Welcome to AWS Knots and Thoughts, a podcast designed to help you succeed in your surgery clerkships. This podcast is produced by the Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee. This episode reviews common expectations in the OR and how to make yourself as resourceful as possible before, during, and after surgery. Music by Hart Fogel.
info_outlineThe HeForShe Podcast series is a platform to hear the stories of women surgeons and their experieces with sponsorship, allyship and advocacy. As we pay tribute to those we interview by acknowledging their contributions and support for the younger surgeon and those aspiring to be surgeons, we also gain some insight from their wisdom and experience so we can be better AWS allies.
This episode features Dr. Aaron Richman, a trauma surgeon at Boston Medical Center, interviewed by Dr. Kobzeva.