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Table 1 Trauma society characteristics

From: Trauma surgery associations and societies: which organizations match your goals?

Organization

Dominant goals and potential surgeon interests

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