​2023 Annual Conference
Unleashing Your Inner Leader
​​September 8-9th, 2023
​Washington, DC
Women's Leadership in Surgery Society is excited to be hosting our 9th annual conference, back live and in-person this year!  We have lined up 1 full day of speakers and panels to discuss topics revolving around women and under-represented minorities in all fields of Surgery.  Being back in-person affords networking opportunities with other surgeons, students and industry.  Be sure to register and join the gathering!

We will be updating the below information as we get closer to the meeting date.  Check back often for updates!


CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Talar Tatarian, MD, FACS, FASMBS
WLISS 2023 Conference Chair
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​Assistant Professor of Surgery
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
​Deputy Co-Chair Clinical Research, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Yewande Alimi, MD MHS
WLISS 2023 Conference Co-chair

​Assistant Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Department of Surgery 
Co-Chair, Workgroup for Racial Justice
Medstar Health Academic Affairs
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 
Medstar Washington Hospital Center ​

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REGISTRATION
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​$125 Practicing Physician / Professional
​$25   Students, Residents & Fellows

Conference registration includes 2023 Membership Dues and provides access to the Friday night reception, breakfast, lunch and all events on Saturday.  See full agenda below.
​VENUE
​We are grateful this year to our hosts at The American College of Surgery for making their facilities available for us.

The American College of Surgery Conference Center
20 F Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001
​202-337-2701


​AGENDA
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9/8/23, Friday Evening Networking Gathering
Venue & details TBD, check back soon!

9/9/23, Saturday Conference
We have a jammed pack day of speakers, panel sessiosn and networking opportunities with leaders in surgery.
Session topics include:
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​Leadership
Advocacy
Business of Medicine
Trainee
Early/Mid Career

​CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, PRESENTATIONS & FACULTY
​HOTEL
​We have reserved a block of rooms with a special group rate at the Kimpton George Hotel which is right down the street from the American College of Surgeons facility.  The deadline for booking a room at the group rate is August 16, 2023 so be sure to contact them and make your reservation ASAP.  There are also a number of other hotels within walking distance in the area.
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Kimpton George Hotel
15 E Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
https://www.hotelgeorge.com

Bookings:  800-368-2544 or (800-KIMPTON)
Direct Booking Link:  2023 WLISS Annual Conference
$229/night​ (before tax, single occupancy)
Refer to "2023 WLISS Annual Conference" to receive the group rate
Deadline:  August 16, 2023

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​SPONSORSHIPS & EXHIBITORS
​We still have open opportunities for supporting WLISS's 2023 Annual Conference and/or being an Exhibitor in the reception hall of the venue.  Come and interact with current and future women leaders in all disciplines of Survey.
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Download our Sponsorship Prospectus
​For more information, please contact us via email.

​​Still have questions, Email us!
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