The AWS Foundation, incorporated to support educational projects such as surgical research by female physicians, is dedicated to sponsoring activities that advance women's careers in surgery.

Use the links in this section to learn more about the AWS Foundation's Mission and Purpose, Foundation programs, various awards, or to make a contribution. If you need additional information, feel free to contact the AWS Foundation office.

Board of Trustees

Chair: Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS

Co-Chair: Betsy Tuttle Newhall, MD, FACS

Treasurer/Secretary: Margaret M. Dunn, MD, FACS

Trustee: Maria Allo, MD, FACS

Trustee: M. Margaret Kemeny, MD, FACS

Trustee: Susan Galandiuk, MD, FACS

Trustee: Joyce A Majure, MD, FACS

Trustee: Leigh Neumayer, MD, FACS

Trustee: Carol E. H. Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, FACS

Executive Director: Judith K. Keel