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New from AAST: The Sounding Board!
Seeking senior AAST members to advise junior AAST members in 1:1 or small group sessions—share advice, feedback & fresh perspectives.
🗓 Sign up by April 15, 2026
👉 www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-...
The impact lasts long after the meeting ends. AAST Annual Meeting scholarships are about building lifelong professional connections.
Apply by June 1, 2026.
www.aast.org/professional-development...
Have a strong research idea but not sure how to turn it into a study?
Join us for Session 2: Turning Concepts into Studies on April 22 at 3 PM CT
www.east.org/research/east-multicente...
The ESC is approaching!🚨 Join surgeons from around the world for this highly interactive virtual program focused on non-trauma surgical emergencies. The course takes place April 10–11 and sessions will be recorded for later viewing.
www.aast.org/education/emergency-surg...
AAST invites you to take part in the Wear Orange Challenge!
Together, we are raising awareness for gun violence prevention and supporting research that improves patient outcomes.
Order and join the effort.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/aastgunviolence
#AASTWearOrange #AASTTurnOrange
Present your research on a national stage. Winners of the AAST Military Symposium Resident Paper Competition advance to the Region 13 competition and may be selected for the ACS COT National Competition.
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
Join the AAST Wear Orange Challenge.
AAST invites you to participate in this initiative to raise awareness and support research advancing trauma care and firearm injury prevention.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/aastgunviolence
Secure your stay for the #AAST2026 Annual Meeting and lock in the AAST group rate at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
Availability is limited and expected to fill quickly⬇️
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
New from AAST: The Sounding Board!
Seeking senior AAST members to advise junior AAST members in 1:1 or small group sessions—share advice, feedback & fresh perspectives.
🗓 Sign up by April 15, 2026
👉 www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-...
Register for the April 10–11 Emergency Surgery Course! This program strengthens decision-making& operative strategy in non-trauma surgical emergencies through case-based discussion & state-of-the-art video education
www.aast.org/education/emergency-surg...
Are you a military resident or trauma fellow conducting trauma research? Submit your work to the AAST Military Symposium Resident Paper Competition & represent your service at the Region 13 competition.
Due May 15⬇️
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
What does an AAST Annual Meeting Scholarship provide?
Meeting registration. Hotel accommodations. A stipend. Access to leaders in trauma and acute care surgery.
Applications close June 1, 2026⬇️
www.aast.org/professional-development...
Today at 4:00 PM CT, join us for “Experts on the Hot Seat with the University of Southern California” part of our ongoing Virtual Grand Rounds series.
Click below to learn more⬇️
www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-...
Planning your trip to #AAST2026?
Book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the official hotel of the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting. Stay close to sessions, networking, and everything happening on-site.
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
Join us tomorrow at 3:00 PM CT for Session 1: Introduction to Multicenter Trials, designed to guide you from concept to publication.
Learn more⬇️
www.east.org/research/east-multicente...
The Emergency Surgery Course is designed to translate knowledge directly into clinical practice. Over 2 days, participants will explore topics including abdominal sepsis, bowel obstruction, colorectal emergencies, and acute cholecystitis.
www.aast.org/education/emergency-surg...
Join us for “Experts on the Hot Seat with the University of Southern California” at 4:00 PM CT on March 25th.
Click below to learn more⬇️
www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-...
Hotel reservations are now open for the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting!
Stay at the Hyatt Regency Dallas and take advantage of the official AAST group rate. Rooms are limited, so we encourage you to book early.
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
Mark your calendars!📅
Join us for “Experts on the Hot Seat with the University of Southern California” at 4:00 PM CT on March 25th.
Click below to learn more⬇️
www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-...
New from AAST: The Sounding Board!
Seeking senior AAST members to advise junior AAST members in 1:1 or small group sessions—share advice, feedback & fresh perspectives.
🗓 Sign up by April 15, 2026
👉 www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-...
Today at 4:00 PM CT, the AAST Military Liaison Committee presents “Why Prehospital Blood in Civilian EMS,” part of our ongoing Virtual Grand Rounds series.
Click below to learn more⬇️
www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-...
Mass casualty care demands more than technical skill. It requires disciplined judgment. Dr. Jeremy Cannon examines the difficult decisions surgeons must make when resources are limited, weighing survivability, allocation of critical assets, and the broader impact of high-risk interventions.
Hotel reservations are now open for the #AAST2026 in Dallas!⭐️
Stay at the official meeting hotel and take advantage of the group rate. Rooms are limited, so we encourage attendees to book early to secure their stay⬇️
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
This is where your research gains momentum.
AAST Annual Meeting Scholarships are an investment in academic growth and professional visibility.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.
www.aast.org/professional-development...
Join us for the upcoming Virtual Grand Rounds Webinar! The AAST Military Liaison Committee will present “Why Prehospital Blood in Civilian EMS” at 4:00 PM CT on March 18th.
Click below to learn more⬇️
www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-...
Looking to sharpen your approach to emergency surgical decision-making?
The ESC provides practical guidance through case discussions, operative videos, and interactive faculty sessions focused on the scenarios surgeons face every day.
www.aast.org/education/emergency-surg...
The abstract system is now open for the 4th Annual AAST Military Symposium Resident Paper Competition. Military general surgery residents, surgical specialty residents, & trauma fellows are encouraged to submit
Learn More⬇️
www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting...
Access matters.
AAST scholarships remove financial barriers so the next generation of trauma surgeons can show up, learn, and lead.
Apply by June 1, 2026.
www.aast.org/professional-development...
Emergency surgery demands confident, timely decision-making. Join us April 10–11 for the Emergency Surgery Course, designed to refine preoperative, intra-operative & post-operative management through real-world cases & practical discussion
www.aast.org/education/emergency-surg...