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Welcome to The Cutting Edge 

AAST’s Member Newsletter

The Cutting Edge is the official member newsletter of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, designed to keep you informed, inspired, and engaged. Published bimonthly, each issue delivers timely updates, thought leadership, committee initiatives, educational resources, member achievements, and the latest developments across the world of trauma and acute care surgery.

Whether you're looking for executive updates, advocacy efforts, grant opportunities, program highlights, or perspectives from your peers, The Cutting Edge brings the pulse of AAST directly to your inbox.

Newest Cutting Edge Newsletter

September 2025 Cutting Edge Newsletter

In this edition of The Cutting Edge, we spotlight the evolving realities and responsibilities of the acute care surgeon — from practical coding changes that impact reimbursement, to real-world lessons in disaster response, and future-focused conversations on innovation, leadership, and resilience.

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Browse the archive and stay current with the evolving landscape of trauma surgery.

Want to contribute?

If you or your committee are working on something important, innovative, or inspiring, we encourage you to share your work with the broader membership. Reach out to your committee chair if you’d like to submit an article or propose content for a future issue.
This is your platform—your voice matters.

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Legacy and Leadership Cutting Edge

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The Cutting Edge Podcast

Prefer to listen on the go? The Cutting Edge Podcast brings AAST to life with engaging conversations, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of trauma and acute care surgery. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or taking a break between cases, tune in to stay connected with AAST thought leaders and peers.