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.
Description:
The AAST Leadership Academy seeks to develop and support the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery leaders of today and the future by providing on-going professional development and networking opportunities for its members.
The AAST Leadership Academy‘s mission is to:
1. Provide a core set of leadership and administrative skills for emerging trauma/ACS leaders
2. Provide on-going professional development for trauma/ACS leaders at all levels
3. Provide a venue for community building and networking for trauma/ACS leaders
The Leadership Academy was introduced to AAST members in 2023, and 37 applicants were accepted to the program. Since the first class, we have accumulated two more classes of members, for a total of 76 members.
The Leadership Academy currently consists of seven core modules that all Academy Members must complete. As the Leadership Academy continues to expand, this content will grow and change as the Leadership Academy Steering Committee develops new material and curriculum to engage Leadership Academy members.
Currently, the LA has/will hold the following events:
- September 21, 2023 (AAST Meeting): In-person inaugural Session for first LA inductees
- Principles of leadership and management
- Drs. Sharmila Dissanaike and Jason Smith
- Tips/Tricks/Lessons in New Leadership Positions
- Drs. Marc de Moya and Lillian Kao
- Understanding your own leadershipDNA
- Drs. Eileen Bulger and Matthew Martin
- How to assess leadershipoutcomes
- Drs. David Spain and Bellal Joseph
- Conducting difficult conversations
- Drs. Paula Ferrada and Hasan Alam
- 2024 Second LA Class (virtual)
- Principles of leadership and management: Drs. Sharmila Dissanaike and Jason Smith
- Wednesday, February 7, 6:00-8:00 PM EST
- Tips/Tricks/Lessons in New Leadership Positions: Drs. Marc de Moya and Lillian Kao
- Thursday, March 28 7:00-9:00 PM EST
- Understanding your own leadership DNA: Drs. Eileen Bulger and Matthew Martin
- Wednesday, May 22, 6:00-8:00 PM EST
- How to assess leadership outcomes: Drs. Michael Cripps and Bellal Joseph
- Thursday, June 13 11:00 AM EST
- Conducting difficult conversations: Drs. Paula Ferrada and Hasan Alam
- Thursday, July 18, 6:00-8:00 PM EST
- March 25, 2024: Virtual book club led by Drs. David Spain and Marc de Moya offered to both classes
- September 12, 2024 (AAST Meeting): Advanced Session in-person for both classes
- 1:45-3:15 PM, “Impacts of Documentation on Healthcare Finances: Why You Need to be an Expert”
- Drs. Stephen Barnes and Jason Smith
- 3:45-5:15 PM, “The Principles and Practice of a Perfect Pitch to the C-Suite”
- Drs. Michael Rotondo and Jason Smith
- March 24, 2025: In-person event at ACS open to all classes – 2025 LA members must attend
- Jane Shlaes, "Positive Intelligence: Building Your Capacity to Respond To Leadership and Life Challenges"
- Dr. Michael Cripps & Dr. Jennifer Hartwell, "Building Meaningful Connections for Long-Term Leadership Development"
- Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, "Managing Team Morale & Addressing Moral Injury"
- Dr. Robb Todd, "Fostering Collaboration & Resilience in Team-Based Settings"
- Dr. Jennifer Hartwell, "Work-Life Integration Strategies: Leading in the Modern Era"
- Dr. Joseph Sakran & Dr. Marc de Moya, "Leadership Beyond the Operating Room"
- Dr. Ben Zarzaur & Dr. Eileen Bulger, "Aligning Personal Leadership Philosophies with Professional Goals"
- April 23, 2025: Virtual book club led by Drs. Jennifer Hartwell and Stepheny Berry, to which the author is attending. Open to all classes
- September 11, 2025: In-person event at the 2025 AAST Annual Meeting open to all classes
- March 2026: Tentative in-person event at ACS for all classes
Membership to the Leadership Academy has an application process. The next application will open November of 2025.