The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Associate Membership

08/11/2026

Learn what it really takes to lead a successful multicenter trial.

Join us for Session 6: What Works (and What Doesn’t) on August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ET.

This interactive session features experienced investigators sharing real-world insights on leading multicenter and investigator-initiated trials. Hear practical lessons, common challenges, and strategies for building strong, collaborative research teams.

You’ll also gain insight into what makes proposals competitive and how to prepare for your first MCT or MIT.

Register here ⬇️
https://www.east.org/research/east-multicenter-trials/introduction-to-multicenter-trials-powering-up-from-proposal-to-publication-virtual-meeting-series

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

08/10/2026

Check out the AAST affiliated journals here:

On the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery website, previous grand rounds are listed with supplemental content. This is a great tool for your residents and students. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery subscribers are eligible to take the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery articles f...

08/07/2026

Want to plan ahead? Check out our grand rounds calendar here:

Once the archived version of the live event is posted to the AAST website, you will receive an email prompting you to log in and claim CME (if the archived Grand Round offers CME). To receive this email, you must email the sign-in sheet here by the Friday after the live Grand Round takes place (tw...

08/06/2026

Did you know you can earn CME at the annual meeting? More information will be available here:

Note: most general sessions, lunch sessions, add-on/pre-sessions, posters, and the Military Track will be available for viewing after the meeting. Archived content will be available three days after the live session date (example, the sessions on Wednesday will be available beginning Saturday on the...

08/05/2026

Get excited! Another annual meeting means another AAST auction! Stay tuned as we find out about all the incredible prizes and opportunities!

08/04/2026

TRAUMA FACT TUESDAY: in 2020, approximately 2800 teens (13-19) were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the US (source: CDC)

08/03/2026

Know an AAST AM doing something cool? Send it in here [email protected]

07/31/2026

Mark Your Calendar: AAST Leadership academy will open applications September 2026

The AAST Leadership Academy seeks to develop and support the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery leaders of today and the future by providing ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for its members.

07/30/2026

THROW BACK THURSDAY! Counting down the weeks until our next AAST AM Happy Hour!

07/29/2026

Check out the latest issues of the Cutting Edge here: https://www.aast.org/resource/july-2026-cutting-edge-newsletter.html