Upcoming AAST Dates & Deadlines

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Book your accommodations for the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Hosted by the Military Liaison Committee, join us on March 18, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Join us for Experts on the Hot Seat with the University of Southern California on March 25, 2026.

Submit your application for the AAST/ACS Visiting Professor Scholarship Application Deadline by the March 31, 2026 deadline.

Join us for the In-Person Leadership Academy Session in Chicago.

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.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

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.

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.

Hosted by the International Relations Committee, join us on April 22, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Hosted by the Associate Member Council, join us on May 13, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Register for the Women in Trauma Surgery (WITS) webinar.

Military general surgery residents, surgical specialty residents, and trauma fellows are encouraged to submit their original research for consideration.

Hosted by the Palliative Care Committee, join us on May 27, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Apply for 2026 AAST Annual Meeting Scholarships before the deadline.

Register for the 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Join us on June 10, 2026 for the AAST Presidential Virtual Grand Rounds.

Join us for Experts on the Hot Seat with Baylor College of Medicine on June 17, 2026.

Submit your membership application for the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma!

Hosted by the Associate Member Council, join us on July 8, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Hosted by the Injury Prevention Committee, join us on July 22, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

The course is co-directed by Jennifer Gurney, MD and Joshua Dilday, DO. It will be conducted virtually via Zoom from Tuesday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 29, with sessions beginning each day at 8:00 AM PST.

Submit your committee volunteer application for the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma.

Apply for the Associate Member Mentor Scholarship before applications close on August 1, 2026.

Hosted by the Palliative Care Committee, join us on August 5, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Register for the Women in Trauma Surgery (WITS) webinar.

Save with early bird registration for the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Hosted by the Healthcare Economics Committee, join us on August 19, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Hosted by the Injury Prevention & Geriatrics Committees, join us on September 2, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Join us for the 85th Annual Meeting of AAST & Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery at the Hyatt Regency Dallas!

Join us for Experts on the Hot Seat with Vanderbilt University Medical Center on October 7, 2026.

The course is directed by Joseph Minei, MD. It will be hosted virtually via Zoom on Fridays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, join us on October 21, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Begin your application when the 2027 AAST Research Scholarship portal opens on November 2, 2026!

Hosted by the Disaster Committee, join us on November 4, 2026 for a Virtual Grand Rounds.

Submit your ROBO-TRACS application by the November 6, 2026 deadline.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.

Register for the Women in Trauma Surgery (WITS) webinar.

Join us for Experts on the Hot Seat with the Pediatrics Committee on November 18, 2026.

Submit your Leadership Academy application by the December 1, 2026 deadline.

Claim your CME for the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting before it closes on December 1, 2026.

Tune in to the SPT/AAST Virtual International Case Conference for global case discussion.