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Advancing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery through Compassion, Discovery, and Dedication
Chicago, IL
Joined June 2009
Last Call! Applications close tonight!⏰ Take your next step as a leader in trauma and acute care surgery through the AAST Leadership Academy. https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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Join us for the Joint SPT/CWIS/AAST Virtual International Case Conference on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. 🗓️ Sessions will recur monthly as part of the PTS “Tele-Grand Rounds.” 📌 USA CME available https://t.co/snYt1aRDID
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Applications are now open for the 2026 AAST Research Scholarships! This program supports early-career investigators conducting impactful basic science, translational, or clinical research that advances trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery. 📅 Deadline:
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Just 2 days left to apply for the AAST Leadership Academy! Don’t miss your opportunity to join the AAST Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen your leadership, management, and administrative skills in trauma and acute care surgery. https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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Upcoming AAST Virtual Grand Rounds💻 Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at 4:00 PM CST for “Practical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Trauma Care,” hosted by the Associate Member Scholarship, Awards and Development Committee. https://t.co/a0rGSVrFYP
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Our average cost per month for CrowdHealth hit its lowest EVER in 2025!!! $140.42/month for singles <55 (down 13% vs '24) $225.83/month for singles 55+ (down 17% vs '24) $476.25/month for families of 4 (down 11% vs '24) If you are looking for an affordable alternative to health
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Your donation today fuels the future of trauma and acute care surgery through education, scholarships, and mentorship. Support surgeons like Dr. Lacey LaGrone, whose AAST experience was “life-giving and encouraging.” https://t.co/ODDL4GPcJA
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AAST scholarships help transform potential into leadership. This #GivingTuesday, your contribution directly supports programs that launch careers and build connections across the trauma and acute care surgery community. https://t.co/ODDL4GPcJA
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Strong leadership is essential to advancing trauma and acute care surgery. Through mentorship, education, and collaboration, the AAST Leadership Academy empowers surgeons to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose. Gain the skills to make an impact💡 https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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Your #GivingTuesday donation helps surgeons like Dr. Grace Niziolek continue groundbreaking research and advance patient care in trauma and acute care surgery. Every contribution fuels innovation, mentorship, and education; empowering the next generation of surgeon-scientists to
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Assuming the rate of progress in autonomous programming continues, by about this time next year (Nov 2026) ai coders will do about 2 hrs of continuous work. Now → 31 Minutes +1 Year → ~2 Hours +2 Years → ~9 Hours +3 Years → ~37 Hours
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AAST is dedicated to advancing patient care through education and collaboration. This #GivingTuesday, join our mission and give back to the community that shapes the future of acute care surgery. https://t.co/ODDL4GPcJA
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Preparation defines performance. As Col (ret) Jeremy Cannon, MD, reminds us, “chance favors the prepared mind.” Before ever facing the realities of combat surgery, surgeons must build their foundation through study and rehearsal. In Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma
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One week left to apply!⏳ Don’t miss your opportunity to join the AAST Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen your leadership, management, and administrative skills in trauma and acute care surgery. https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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Trauma surgery demands precision, not just in technique, but in judgment. As Col (ret) Jeremy Cannon, MD, shares in Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, knowing when to act and when to hold back can determine a patient’s outcome. Finding that balance, doing
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Did you know? Rio Grande LNG has made ~$950,000 in charitable donations focused on community development and supporting 60+ local organizations.
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The AAST Leadership Academy combines online learning with hands-on experience to build leadership excellence. This program is designed to empower leaders shaping the future of trauma and acute care surgery. Apply now: https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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#GivingTuesday is about impact — and your support makes that possible. When you give to AAST, you’re not just funding a scholarship — you’re building a pathway for surgeons like Dr. Tess Komarek to advance trauma care and improve outcomes worldwide. Give back today:
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The learning doesn’t stop when the meeting ends. Revisit the latest breakthroughs and discussions from #AAST2025 with on-demand access to all general sessions, posters, and specialty tracks. Perfect for trauma, acute care, and critical care surgeons, this content lets you catch
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Expeditionary surgery demands more than technical skill, it requires the ability to adapt when resources are limited and circumstances change. In Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, Col (ret) Jeremy Cannon, MD, discusses how preparation and mental rehearsal can
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THIS IS SERIOUS. NEVER let a broker force you to use their form of purchase agreement, whether a broker-association form (like in CA and FL) or their own abomination. Tomorrow, in the next issue of my newsletter Buyers Black Book, I'm doing a deep dive expose on this
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When you give to AAST, you’re doing more than making a donation — you’re building the future of trauma and acute care surgery. Your support funds education, research, and opportunities that change careers and save lives. Join us this #GivingTuesday and make an impact:
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"You have to get in the operating room and experience it to understand what’s feasible versus what’s reasonable.” In this episode of Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, Col (ret) Jeremy Cannon, MD, discusses how experience, teamwork, and preparation shape success
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Join a growing network of leaders in trauma and acute care surgery. The AAST Leadership Academy offers professional growth, peer collaboration, and a lasting connection to a community of forward-thinking surgeons. 🗓️ Applications open through Dec 5, 2025 https://t.co/aJlPkaa226
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