COSECSA Women Scholars

Intending to raise the standards of surgical care throughout the world, the ACS engages in various partnerships with other surgical societies and institutions to develop the capacities of local surgical systems in low- and middle-income countries.

The American College of Surgeons, in collaboration with the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Foundation, provides support for the ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Program. Up to ten awards are provided for Track II Scholars. The award is used for travel to the COSECSA annual meeting and toward educational expenses, including accreditation and fellowship examination costs

If you are interested in supporting the scholarships, visit the ACS Foundation and designate your support toward ACS Operation Giving Back, program designation: ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Program.

Meet the 2023 Scholars

We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable women who have been honored as the 2023 COSECSA Women Scholars. Their achievements not only exemplify surgical excellence but also underscore the ACS and AWS Foundation's ongoing commitment to fostering gender diversity in the surgical field.