The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Associate Membership

05/12/2026

Don’t miss our on our next emergency surgery course 7/28 led by Dr Gurney & Dr Dilday ! More information here: https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-course.html

05/11/2026

Strong studies are built on strong methods.

Join us for Session 3: From Methods to Momentum on May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ET.

This session focuses on developing a rigorous methods section and building the infrastructure needed to support a successful multicenter trial. Learn how to define variables, plan statistical analyses, and collaborate effectively with your research team.

We’ll also cover how to build and manage an MCT team, clarify roles, and leverage available resources to sustain engagement and ex*****on.

If you're working toward an EAST MCT or AAST MIT proposal, this session will help strengthen your foundation.

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

05/11/2026

July 1st always seems further away than it is! Don’t forget that AAST applications close 7/1
https://www.aast.org/get-involved/aast-join.html

05/08/2026

New Turnover Time!

But what happens after they leave the hospital? Take a look with us as we discuss a roadmap to handling financial toxicity after trauma with Dr. Diane Haddad and Dr. John Scott during this episode of Turnover Time featuring another great paper from the health economics committee.

05/07/2026

Interested in what the AAST AM are up to? Check out our ongoing projects here:

Below are Associate Member initiatives and projects that are ongoing or have newly launched this month (including deadlines!). Make sure to stay up to date with the associate membership and opportunities here!

05/06/2026

Keep up to date with the virtual grand rounds schedule here: https://www.aast.org/education/virtual-grand-rounds.html

05/05/2026

NEXT EMERGENCY SURGERY COURSE JULY 28-29 Register here

Explore upcoming Emergency Surgery Course offerings and secure your spot in this highly interactive program designed to strengthen decision-making and operative strategy in non-trauma surgical emergencies. View course dates, formats, and registration details below.

05/04/2026

Want to get more involved with AAST? Check out opportunities to volunteer for our committees!

05/01/2026

DON’T FORGET! AAST Associate Members are eligible for the TSACO Award which is selected monthly! More details here: https://www.aast.org/get-involved/associate-member-area/you-associate-membership/associate-member-journal-opportunities.html?_fr=432ffab9

04/30/2026

SAVE THE DATE MAY 13th! The AM Council will be hosting grand rounds!

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...

04/30/2026

⚡️ Last Chance to Order! ⚡️
Today’s the final day to order your Wear Orange t-shirt for the AAST Wear Orange Challenge! Orders placed by April 30th will arrive before June 1st, helping us raise awareness for gun violence while supporting AAST Research Scholarships.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/aastgunviolence