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/
One Week Left!🚨 Want your abstract reviewed before submitting for #AAST2026?
Opt in to AASTReview and get personalized mentor guidance to refine clarity, strengthen your scientific message, and improve overall impact.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Opt in to AASTReview and get personalized mentor guidance to refine clarity, strengthen your scientific message, and improve overall impact.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One Week Left!🚨 Want your abstract reviewed before submitting for #AAST2026?
Opt in to AASTReview and get personalized mentor guidance to refine clarity, strengthen your scientific message, and improve overall impact.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Opt in to AASTReview and get personalized mentor guidance to refine clarity, strengthen your scientific message, and improve overall impact.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
The ESC® helps surgeons:
✔ Confront real-world emergency scenarios
✔ Apply concrete guidelines to complex situations
✔ Strengthen pre-, intra-, and postoperative decision-making
✔ Improve readiness for everyday acute surgical challenges
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
✔ Confront real-world emergency scenarios
✔ Apply concrete guidelines to complex situations
✔ Strengthen pre-, intra-, and postoperative decision-making
✔ Improve readiness for everyday acute surgical challenges
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The ESC® helps surgeons:
✔ Confront real-world emergency scenarios
✔ Apply concrete guidelines to complex situations
✔ Strengthen pre-, intra-, and postoperative decision-making
✔ Improve readiness for everyday acute surgical challenges
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
✔ Confront real-world emergency scenarios
✔ Apply concrete guidelines to complex situations
✔ Strengthen pre-, intra-, and postoperative decision-making
✔ Improve readiness for everyday acute surgical challenges
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
The 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery is coming to Dallas — and your research could be part of the scientific program.
The abstract system is OPEN.
Submit your best work for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
The abstract system is OPEN.
Submit your best work for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
December 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery is coming to Dallas — and your research could be part of the scientific program.
The abstract system is OPEN.
Submit your best work for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
The abstract system is OPEN.
Submit your best work for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
AASTReview mentors offer supportive, practical feedback to help elevate the quality of your scientific writing. Give your #AAST2026 abstract its best chance🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AASTReview mentors offer supportive, practical feedback to help elevate the quality of your scientific writing. Give your #AAST2026 abstract its best chance🔗
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.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 25, 2025 at 8:00 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
Need another set of eyes on your abstract?
AASTReview connects you with an experienced mentor who will help shape your abstract into a more compelling, high-impact submission.
Sign up by January 5.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
AASTReview connects you with an experienced mentor who will help shape your abstract into a more compelling, high-impact submission.
Sign up by January 5.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Need another set of eyes on your abstract?
AASTReview connects you with an experienced mentor who will help shape your abstract into a more compelling, high-impact submission.
Sign up by January 5.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
AASTReview connects you with an experienced mentor who will help shape your abstract into a more compelling, high-impact submission.
Sign up by January 5.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
The 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery will be held September 16–19, 2026 in Dallas, TX — and your research could be part of the program.
Abstract submissions close February 15⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Abstract submissions close February 15⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery will be held September 16–19, 2026 in Dallas, TX — and your research could be part of the program.
Abstract submissions close February 15⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
Abstract submissions close February 15⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/online-abstract-submission.html
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 January 16, 2026
https://www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-studies/aast-sounding-board.html
Seeking senior AAST members to advise junior AAST members in 1:1 or small group sessions—share advice, feedback & fresh perspectives.
🗓 Sign up by January 16, 2026
https://www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-studies/aast-sounding-board.html
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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 January 16, 2026
https://www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-studies/aast-sounding-board.html
Seeking senior AAST members to advise junior AAST members in 1:1 or small group sessions—share advice, feedback & fresh perspectives.
🗓 Sign up by January 16, 2026
https://www.aast.org/research/initiating-new-studies/aast-sounding-board.html
The $50,000 AAST Research Scholarship supports clinical, translational, and basic science projects that move trauma and acute care surgery forward.
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The $50,000 AAST Research Scholarship supports clinical, translational, and basic science projects that move trauma and acute care surgery forward.
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: February 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Want your surgical abstract reviewed? AASTReview provides early, constructive input on your draft abstract, helping refine your message, sharpen your methodology, and boost your confidence before submitting for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
December 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Want your surgical abstract reviewed? AASTReview provides early, constructive input on your draft abstract, helping refine your message, sharpen your methodology, and boost your confidence before submitting for #AAST2026.
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
https://www.aast.org/education/annual-meeting/aastreview.html
Are you an early-career investigator with a bold idea to advance trauma or critical care research? Apply for the AAST $50,000 Research Scholarship and take the next step in your academic journey.
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Are you an early-career investigator with a bold idea to advance trauma or critical care research? Apply for the AAST $50,000 Research Scholarship and take the next step in your academic journey.
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Are you an early-career investigator with a bold idea to advance trauma or critical care research? Apply for the AAST $50,000 Research Scholarship and take the next step in your academic journey.
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Are you an early-career investigator with a bold idea to advance trauma or critical care research? Apply for the AAST $50,000 Research Scholarship and take the next step in your academic journey.
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
📅 Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
https://aastscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
In this episode, Dr. Adam Fox discusses how trauma surgeons can intentionally build a disaster responder identity through focused training, operational experience, mentorship, and engagement in disaster response systems. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, adaptability, and more
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In this episode, Dr. Adam Fox discusses how trauma surgeons can intentionally build a disaster responder identity through focused training, operational experience, mentorship, and engagement in disaster response systems. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, adaptability, and more
The ESC® is designed to help surgeons navigate the most challenging non-trauma surgical emergencies with clarity and confidence.
Join us January 26–27 and strengthen your skills where they matter most⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
Join us January 26–27 and strengthen your skills where they matter most⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The ESC® is designed to help surgeons navigate the most challenging non-trauma surgical emergencies with clarity and confidence.
Join us January 26–27 and strengthen your skills where they matter most⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
Join us January 26–27 and strengthen your skills where they matter most⬇️
https://www.aast.org/education/emergency-surgery-couse.html
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