Welcome to AWS Knots and Thoughts, a podcast designed to help you succeed in your surgery clerkship. This podcast is produced by the Association of Women Surgeons National Medical Student Committee and hosted by Vikita Patel. Music by Hart Fogel. In this episode, Vikita takes you back to the 2024 AWS Conference in San Francisco. Join us as we revisit inspiring advice from women surgeons across all stages of their careers—from residents to seasoned attendings—who share their insights, encouragement, and wisdom for the next generation of future surgeons. Whether you're just starting your journey or deep into your training, this episode is filled with powerful takeaways and moments of motivation.