The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
@aast.org
Advancing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery through Compassion, Discovery, and Dedication.
https://www.aast.org/
https://www.aast.org/
In this episode of The Cutting Edge, Dr. Adam Fox discusses the challenges of balancing a clinical trauma surgery career with disaster response responsibilities, including deployment readiness, institutional support, and maintaining sustainability in high-demand roles.
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In this episode of The Cutting Edge, Dr. Adam Fox discusses the challenges of balancing a clinical trauma surgery career with disaster response responsibilities, including deployment readiness, institutional support, and maintaining sustainability in high-demand roles.
Your research has the potential to change practice, inspire innovation & shape the future of trauma and acute care surgery. Submit to #AAST2026 & be part of the conversation driving our specialty forward.
Deadline: Feb 15
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Deadline: Feb 15
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your research has the potential to change practice, inspire innovation & shape the future of trauma and acute care surgery. Submit to #AAST2026 & be part of the conversation driving our specialty forward.
Deadline: Feb 15
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Deadline: Feb 15
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
AAST is committed to advancing the science of trauma and acute care surgery. The 2026 Research Scholarship provides $50,000 to help early investigators launch meaningful research that strengthens the future of our specialty.
Apply now🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Apply now🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AAST is committed to advancing the science of trauma and acute care surgery. The 2026 Research Scholarship provides $50,000 to help early investigators launch meaningful research that strengthens the future of our specialty.
Apply now🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Apply now🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Manuscript submissions for the 2026 Military Supplement open January 1st!
Now is the time to finalize your research, prepare your materials, and review submission requirements.
🗓 Mark your calendar: Submission window opens soon!
https://ow.ly/8niE50XAkLu
Now is the time to finalize your research, prepare your materials, and review submission requirements.
🗓 Mark your calendar: Submission window opens soon!
https://ow.ly/8niE50XAkLu
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Manuscript submissions for the 2026 Military Supplement open January 1st!
Now is the time to finalize your research, prepare your materials, and review submission requirements.
🗓 Mark your calendar: Submission window opens soon!
https://ow.ly/8niE50XAkLu
Now is the time to finalize your research, prepare your materials, and review submission requirements.
🗓 Mark your calendar: Submission window opens soon!
https://ow.ly/8niE50XAkLu
Want your surgical abstract reviewed by an expert? AASTReview gives mentees personalized feedback from seasoned AAST members who know what makes a strong Annual Meeting abstract.
This is your opportunity to strengthen your submission🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
This is your opportunity to strengthen your submission🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Want your surgical abstract reviewed by an expert? AASTReview gives mentees personalized feedback from seasoned AAST members who know what makes a strong Annual Meeting abstract.
This is your opportunity to strengthen your submission🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
This is your opportunity to strengthen your submission🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Applications are now open for the 2026 AAST Research Scholarships, awarding $50,000 to support research in trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery.
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
Learn more🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
Learn more🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 AAST Research Scholarships, awarding $50,000 to support research in trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery.
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
Learn more🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
Learn more🔗
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Strong science advances trauma and acute care surgery. Present your work at #AAST2026 and share your findings with leaders shaping the future of our field.
Abstracts are being accepted now through Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Abstracts are being accepted now through Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Strong science advances trauma and acute care surgery. Present your work at #AAST2026 and share your findings with leaders shaping the future of our field.
Abstracts are being accepted now through Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Abstracts are being accepted now through Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Want your surgical abstract reviewed?💭 AASTReview pairs abstract submitters with experienced AAST mentors who help strengthen clarity, structure, and scientific impact — before the February 15 #AAST2026 abstract deadline.
Learn more🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Learn more🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Want your surgical abstract reviewed?💭 AASTReview pairs abstract submitters with experienced AAST mentors who help strengthen clarity, structure, and scientific impact — before the February 15 #AAST2026 abstract deadline.
Learn more🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Learn more🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
The abstract system for #AAST2026 is officially OPEN! Submit your work for the 85th Annual Meeting of AAST, taking place September 16–19, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
🗓 Submission Deadline: Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
🗓 Submission Deadline: Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The abstract system for #AAST2026 is officially OPEN! Submit your work for the 85th Annual Meeting of AAST, taking place September 16–19, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
🗓 Submission Deadline: Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
🗓 Submission Deadline: Feb 15
🔗 Submit here:
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Join TODAY'S AAST Virtual Grand Rounds💻 Tune in 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
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join TODAY'S AAST Virtual Grand Rounds💻 Tune in 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
https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
📅 Applications due: Feb 2
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 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
📅 Applications due: Feb 2
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
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
🗓️ 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
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
🗓️ 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
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
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
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
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
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
🗓️ 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
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
🗓️ 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
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
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
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
Manuscript submissions for the 2026 Military Supplement open January 1st! Mark your calendar, submission window opens soon.
Learn more🔗
https://ow.ly/gTnp50XAkLs
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
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
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
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
🗓️ 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
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
🗓️ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Support surgeons like Dr. Lacey LaGrone, whose AAST experience was “life-giving and encouraging.”
https://www.aast.org/donate-to-aast.html
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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