From: Trauma surgery associations and societies: which organizations match your goals?
Organization | Dominant goals and potential surgeon interests |
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AAST | Trauma leadership within the United States & globally |
Scientific trials & continuing education | |
EAST | Aimed at the career development of young surgeons |
Academic development, leadership training & science | |
WTA | Balance between clinical trauma care & winter activities |
Strong scientific content with family fun environment | |
TAC | National multidisciplinary trauma care & collaboration |
Inclusive of prehospital, nursing & registry colleagues | |
PTS | Improving clinical trauma care in the Americas |
Continuing education and liaising for all surgeons | |
IATSIC | Multi-continental link amongst trauma care providers |
Medical education, science & leadership opportunities | |
ESTES | Large, widely inclusive, trauma care organization Encompasses most national European trauma associations |