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2022 AWS Midwest Great Plains Regional Conference

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All times in Central Standard Time

Sep 15, 2022

10:30 PM

Ophthalmology Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Pavlina Kemp, University of Iowa
Dr. Kisha Piggott, Washington University in St. Louis

Ophthalmology Program Directors Panel

Sep 19, 2022

10:00 PM

General Surgery Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from General Surgery Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Matthew Goldblatt, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Amy Halverson, Northwestern University
Dr. Scott Schimpke, Rush Medical Center
Dr. John Stulak, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Paul Wise, Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Michael Williams, St. Louis University

General Surgery Program Directors Panel

Sep 19, 2022

11:00 PM

Plastic Surgery Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Plastic Surgery Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. James Butterworth, University of Kansas
Dr. Jason Ko, Northwestern University
Dr. A. Neil Salyapongse, University of Wisconsin
Dr. Nicole Sommer, Southern Illinois University

Plastic Surgery Program Directors Panel

Sep 22, 2022

12:00 AM

ENT Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Otolaryngology Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Dana Crosby, Southern Illinois University
Dr. Tiffany Glazer, University of Wisconsin
Dr. Judith Lieu, Washington University in St. Louis

ENT Program Directors Panel

Sep 22, 2022

11:00 PM

Obstetrics and Gynecology Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Ob-Gyn Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Susan Gerber, Northwestern University
Dr. Julia Simon, University of Chicago

Obstetrics and Gynecology Program Directors Panel

Sep 23, 2022

12:00 AM

Orthopedic Surgery Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Alexander Aleem, Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Jonathan Barlow, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Mauricio Kfuri, University of Missouri - Columbia
Dr. Monica Kogan, Rush University
Dr. Matthew Mormino, University Of Nebraska
Dr. Adam Schiff, Loyola University
Dr. Amelia Sorensen, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Orthopedic Surgery Program Directors Panel

Sep 27, 2022

11:00 PM

Urology Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Urology Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Stephanie Kielb, Northwestern University
Dr. Ranjiv Mathews, Southern Illinois University
Dr. Moben Mirza, University of Kansas
Dr. Corey O'Connor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Erica Traxel, Washington University in St. Louis

Urology Program Directors Panel

Sep 30, 2022

12:00 AM

Day-in-the-Life of a Female Surgical Resident

Join us for a conversation with residents about the challenges and feats of being a female surgeon, with conversations about microaggressions, overcoming adversity, family planning and decision making, lifestyle, Q&A, and more

Featuring Resident Panelists:
Dr. Morgan Angotti, PGY1 Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University
Dr. Christina Georgeades, PGY4 General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Erin Harvey, PGY4 ENT, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Carolyn Meinerz, PGY4 Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Monica Seadler, PGY4 General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Sarah Tepper, PGY4 Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University
Dr. Samantha Terranella, PGY5 General Surgery, Rush University

Day-in-the-Life of a Female Surgical Resident

Oct 3, 2022

11:00 PM

Neurosurgery Program Directors Panel

Hear directly from Neurosurgery Residency Program Directors on how to be a competitive applicant and much more

Featuring Program Directors:
Dr. Nader Dahdaleh, Northwestern University
Dr. Anand Germanwala, Loyola University
Dr. Sean Lew, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Bill Thorell, University of Nebraska
Dr. Krystal Tomei, Case Western Reserve University

Neurosurgery Program Directors Panel

Oct 4, 2022

12:00 AM

How to Succeed as a Medical Student

What does it take to match into a surgical residency? Join us for a conversation with residents about how to excel in didactic and clinicals, what to consider when choosing a specialty, and how to succeed as a female medical student

Featuring Resident Panelists:
Dr. Idanis (Idi) Perez-Alvarez, PGY1 Plastic Surgery, Rush University
Dr. Melissa Drezdzon, PGY3 General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Emily Polley, PGY2 Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Carolyn Meinerz, PGY4 Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Monica Seadler, PGY4 General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Samantha Terranella, PGY5 General Surgery, Rush University

How to Succeed as a Medical Student

Oct 4, 2022

11:00 PM

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Templeton

Hear from Dr. Kimberly Templeton, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Residency Program Director at Kansas University Medical Center as she speaks on being a woman in medicine

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Templeton

Oct 5, 2022

12:00 AM

Research Symposium

Tune in to watch finalists compete for $100 grand prize in our Research Symposium

Research Symposium
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