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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 from her own podcast, The Intentional Surgeon. Together, we explore how surgical culture is evolving, the importance of peer support, and how professional development can shape more fulfilling and sustainable careers in medicine.

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 opportunities, working with mentors, staying organized, and navigating common setbacks like imposter syndrome and rejection. Whether you're looking to boost your CV or pursue a passion, this episode is packed with actionable tips and relatable stories to help you take the first step. 

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.

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 your journey or deep into your training, this episode is filled with powerful takeaways and moments of motivation.

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 using the 5 W’s, this episode covers it all. You'll also learn how to present efficiently on rounds, write effective SOAP notes, and explore the Fast-Track protocol to optimize recovery. Whether you're preparing for your first post-op patient or looking to refine your skills, this episode has the practical guidance to help you succeed.

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.

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.

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.

The 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. Tom Jasick of Boston Children's, interviewed by Dr. Priyanka Chugh. 

The 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. Matthew D. Neal of the University of Pittsburgh, interviewed by Dr. Nimjeh Alsaadi. 

The 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. Leigh Anne Dageforde of Mass General Hospital, interviewed by Dr. Stalin Canizares. 

The 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. John H. Stewart, IV of the Morehouse School of Medicine, interviewed by Dr. Shannon Small.

The 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.

Welcome to AWS Knots for 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 and hosted by Jennifer Kunes and Tamilarasy Vasanthakumaran, along with guest hosts from the rest of the student committee. Music by Hart Fogel.   In this episode, Mary and Gowri taught us how to prepare for our cases the week before, night before, and morning of our day in the OR.               How to Suture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFwFMav_cpE             Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery: https://pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/

Welcome to AWS Knots for 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 and hosted by Jennifer Kunes and Tamilarasy Vasanthakumaran, along with guest hosts from the rest of the student committee. Music by Hart Fogel.   In this episode, Jamesa and Gopika discussed important considerations for seeing pre-operative patients in the surgical setting, as well as what to watch out for when getting a patient ready for surgery.    BOLDCARTS: Baseline, Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating/Relieving Factors, Timeline/Treatments, Severity   American Academy of Family Physicians Pre-Op H&P: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2000/0715/p387.html

Welcome to AWS Knots for 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 and hosted by Jennifer Kunes and Tamilarasy Vasanthakumaran, along with guest hosts from the rest of the student committee. Music by Hart Fogel.   In this episode, we discussed what to wear to the OR and how to get scrubbed in. We recommend the following resources: A guide to Hijab in the OR: https://hijabintheor.com/ Video guide to scrubbing your hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpZqLbWL0c0 Guide to scrubbing, gowning, and gloving: https://geekymedics.com/surgical-scrubbing-gowning-gloving-guide/

The 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.

Welcome to AWS Knots & 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 and hosted by Jennifer Kunes and Tamilarasy Vasanthakumaran, along with guest hosts from the rest of the student committee. Music by Hart Fogel.   In this episode, we discussed the following resources: - For OBGYN: Procedure Ready/Pimped Podcast - Kenhub anatomy: https://www.kenhub.com/en/start/anatomy  - StatPearls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430685/  - UpToDate: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate - GeekyMedics: https://geekymedics.com/ - NinjaNerd: https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaNerdOfficial/featured Textbooks: - Surgical Recall, Blackbourne - Surgery: A Case Based Clinical Review, de Virgilio - Surgical Anatomy and Technique, Skandalakis (for case by case, you do not have to read cover to cover!)

The 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.

The 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.