Thank you for your interest in the Association of Women Surgeons 2021 South Region Conference organized by
the University of Mississippi School of Medicine AWS Chapter! The purpose of this conference is to provide professional and leadership development, as well as networking opportunities for medical students interested in surgical specialties. All are welcome to attend!

The theme this year is "The Surgeon’s Take on Fortitude, Resilience, Passion, and Connection." We have an outstanding group of speakers and panelists who will lend their perspective and insight.
The conference schedule is as follows:

12-12:30 p.m. : Introduction
Dr. Felicitas Koller, a transplant surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

12:30 - 1:50 p.m: Bystander Intervention Workshop

1:50-2:10 p.m.: Rapid-fire Q&A with residents

2:10-3 p.m.: Attending Panel - The surgeon scientist - entering research, developing research interests, and balancing research and a clinical practice
Dr. Analiz Rodriguez, a neurosurgeon at The University of Arkansas Medical Center
Dr. Karin Hardiman, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Young Erben, a vascular surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, Florida

3-3:20 p.m.: Trivia!

3:20-3:50: Keynote address
Dr. Praise Matemavi, a transplant surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

3:50-4: Break

4-4:50: Attending panel - Beyond the Operating room - Mentoring and Engaging in the Surgical Community
Dr. Rebecca Schroll, Acute Care/ Trauma surgeon at Tulane Medical Center
Dr. Hanna Alemayehu, Pediatric Surgeon at The University of South Alabama Medical Center
Dr. Celeste Gary, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine  
Dr. Courtney Sherman, Orthopedic Surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, Florida
 
4:50-5: Closing remarks

This year's conference will be held virtually over Zoom on Saturday, February 20th from 12pm-5pm CST. If you would like to attend, please fill out the registration form below!