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Check Out the March Edition of the Cutting Edge!
Stay up to date with all AAST activities with the AAST Cutting Edge! The March edition is now available.
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Emergency Surgery Courses!
The 2026 Emergency Surgery Course dates have been released. This highly interactive program is designed to strengthen decision-making and operative strategy in non-trauma surgical emergencies through case-based learning and practical discussion. Register today!
Tune in to "Mass Casualty Management". In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, Col (ret) Jeremy Cannon, MD joins hosts Drs. Joshua Dilday and Rachel Russo to break down the realities of managing a mass casualty event.
AAST is offering multiple 2026 Annual Meeting Scholarships for medical students, residents, and in-training fellows. Supported by the AAST Research & Education Fund, these scholarships provide meeting registration, hotel accommodations, and a $200 stipend to attend the AAST Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. Application deadline: June 1, 2026.
Tune in to the New Episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast!
Tune in to Episode 13: Pediatric Readiness! Kicking off the 2026 season, new Cutting Edge hosts Dr. Caroline Park and Dr. Susan Kartiko are joined by Dr. Barbara Gaines to discuss pediatric readiness.
Join colleagues and leaders in trauma, critical care, and emergency surgery for the foremost event in the field. The 85th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery will feature cutting-edge research, expert-led education, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
Welcome to AAST Education! We hope all of the content made available in this area helps you meet your learnin needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about content, please contact AAST Education Coordinator, Kaitlyn Sanders.
Stay informed about upcoming AAST programs, application deadlines, educational events, and more. View the upcoming dates to help you plan ahead and take advantage of opportunities to engage, learn, and get involved throughout the year.
The course is directed by Andrew Bernard, MD and will be conducted virtually via Zoom from Friday, April 10 through Saturday, April 11. Sessions will begin each day at 8:00 AM EST.
Sounding Board pairs participants with senior AAST members for focused, one-hour conversations that offer feedback, fresh perspectives, and practical advice to help refine ideas and take the next step with confidence.
The AAST Military Essay Contest celebrates the voices of military surgeons, offering a platform to reflect on service, leadership, and the realities of maintaining surgical readiness.
Military general surgery residents, surgical specialty residents, and trauma fellows are encouraged to submit their original research for consideration.
By donating to AAST, you are not only providing the opportunity for students, residents, and in-training fellows to attend educational sessions and network at the AAST Annual Meetings, but investing in the future of acute care surgery as well.