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The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
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Advancing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery through Compassion, Discovery, and Dedication.

https://www.aast.org/
Registration is open for the Virtual Emergency Surgery Course, January 26–27!📢

The ESC® provides surgeons with the essential knowledge and decision-making skills needed to manage non-trauma emergency surgery with confidence.

Learn more🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happening Tomorrow! Don’t miss the next AAST Virtual Grand Rounds💻

Join us on Dec 10 at 4:00 PM CST for “Practical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Trauma Care,” hosted by the AM Scholarship, Awards and Development Committee.
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Supporting the Next Generation of Surgeon-Scientists. The AAST Research Scholarship is designed to help early-career investigators build the foundation for future national funding and scholarly productivity.

📅 Applications due: Feb 2
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join us at 12:00 PM EST for the SPT/CWIS/AAST Virtual International Case Conference!

🗓️ Sessions will recur monthly as part of the PTS “Tele-Grand Rounds.”
📌 USA CME available
https://www.aast.org/education/spt-aast-virtual-international-case-conference.html
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AI continues to play an expanding role in trauma and acute care surgery.

Join us for this month’s AAST Virtual Grand Rounds on December 10 at 4:00 PM CST, featuring “Practical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Trauma Care.”
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join us for TOMORROW'S SPT/CWIS/AAST Virtual International Case Conference on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

🗓️ Sessions will recur monthly as part of the PTS “Tele-Grand Rounds.”
📌 USA CME available
https://www.aast.org/education/spt-aast-virtual-international-case-conference.html
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Coming Soon: 2026 JTACS Military Supplement Submissions!

Manuscript submissions for the 2026 Military Supplement open January 1st! Mark your calendar, submission window opens soon.

Learn more🔗
https://ow.ly/gTnp50XAkLs
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Last Call! Applications close tonight!⏰
Take your next step as a leader in trauma and acute care surgery through the AAST Leadership Academy.
https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last Call! Applications close tonight!⏰
Take your next step as a leader in trauma and acute care surgery through the AAST Leadership Academy.
https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join us for the Joint SPT/CWIS/AAST Virtual International Case Conference on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

🗓️ Sessions will recur monthly as part of the PTS “Tele-Grand Rounds.”
📌 USA CME available
https://www.aast.org/education/spt-aast-virtual-international-case-conference.html
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 AAST Research Scholarships!

This program supports investigators conducting impactful basic science, translational, or clinical research that advances trauma, surgical critical care, & EGS.
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just 2 days left to apply!

Don’t miss your opportunity to join the AAST Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen your leadership, management, and administrative skills in trauma and acute care surgery.
https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Upcoming AAST Virtual Grand Rounds💻
Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at 4:00 PM CST for “Practical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Trauma Care,” hosted by the Associate Member Scholarship, Awards and Development Committee.
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday! Your donation today fuels the future of trauma and acute care surgery through education, scholarships, and mentorship.

Support surgeons like Dr. Lacey LaGrone, whose AAST experience was “life-giving and encouraging.”
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AAST scholarships help transform potential into leadership.

This #GivingTuesday, your contribution directly supports programs that launch careers and build connections across the trauma and acute care surgery community.

https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Strong leadership is essential to advancing trauma and acute care surgery.

Through mentorship, education, and collaboration, the AAST Leadership Academy empowers surgeons to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose.

https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Your #GivingTuesday donation helps surgeons like Dr. Grace Niziolek continue groundbreaking research and advance patient care in trauma and acute care surgery.

Every contribution fuels innovation, mentorship, and education.

Give today and make an impact:
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
AAST is dedicated to advancing patient care through education and collaboration. This #GivingTuesday, join our mission and give back to the community that shapes the future of acute care surgery.
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
November 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One week left to apply!⏳

Don’t miss your opportunity to join the AAST Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen your leadership, management, and administrative skills in trauma and acute care surgery.

https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The AAST Leadership Academy combines online learning with hands-on experience to build leadership excellence.

This program is designed to empower leaders shaping the future of trauma and acute care surgery.

Apply now:
https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#GivingTuesday is about impact — and your support makes that possible.

When you give to AAST, you’re not just funding a scholarship — you’re building a pathway for surgeons like Dr. Tess Komarek to advance trauma care and improve outcomes worldwide.
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The learning doesn’t stop when the meeting ends. Revisit the latest breakthroughs and discussions from #AAST2025 with on-demand access to all general sessions, posters, and specialty tracks.

https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/on-demand-site.html
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When you give to AAST, you’re doing more than making a donation — you’re building the future of trauma and acute care surgery.

Join us this #GivingTuesday and make an impact:
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join a growing network of leaders in trauma and acute care surgery. The AAST Leadership Academy offers professional growth, peer collaboration, and a lasting connection to a community of forward-thinking surgeons.

https://www.aast.org/professional-development/aast-leadership-academy.html
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today's the day! Join us at 4:00 PM CST for "Experts on the Hot Seat" Hosted by R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center🔥

Click below to learn more:
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM