The issues addressed include case loads and family leave policies, call room facilities and residents' overall work environment. These individuals work with medical schools and residencies in their area to provide mentors, organize social gatherings to network and offer moral support and advice. Several AWS members sit on the editorial board of the American Journal of Surgery. This film is available for purchase on the AWS Product Order Form . Eligibility for full membership Female physicians holding the M.D. or D.O. degrees, or their international equivalent, who identify themselves as surgeons are eligible for membership.
Regular membership is open to all women surgeons.
Regular members may vote and may hold office. Student membership is open to all women in medical school with a career interest in surgery. Student members may not vote or hold office. Emeritus membership is open to retired women surgeons and is granted by the AWS Council. Emeritus members may not vote or hold office.