Summer 2020

Editors Note

Adrian A. Maung, MD

Welcome to the Cutting Edge! Our goal is to provide information that will be of use to the practicing acute care surgeon.

AAST Member News

Adrian A. Maung, MD

Read up on member news and updates!

Inclusion and Diversity Committee Update

The AAST’s Inclusion and Diversity Ad Hoc Committee is hosting an essay contest for medical students and residents as a part of this year’s 79th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery. For a downloadable flyer, click here.

International Academic Mentorship Program

by Dr. Marc de Moya

The IRC is happy to announce the development of a unique mentorship program that is geared towards researchers in low to middle income countries. The program is open to those in LMICs with support from their leadership to participate....

JTACS Call For Editor

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma is conducting a search for the next editor of The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (JTACS) as the current Editor, Dr. Ernest E. Moore, will complete his term on December 31, 2021. Click here for more information.

SCCM: COVID-19 What's Next

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, experts predict a second wave of infection. Ensure that you are equipped with the latest information and clinical knowledge as the disease continues to spread. The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)....click here for more information.