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| Abbreviation | EAST |
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| Formation | 1986 |
| Founders | Howard R. Champion, Burton H. Harris, Lenworth M. Jacobs, Kimball I. Maull |
| Location | |
| Membership | >3,800 (2025) |
President | Nicole Fox, MD, MPH, FACS, CPE |
President-elect | Mayur Patel, MD, MPH, FACS |
| Website | east |
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is a leading organization dedicated to supporting early and mid-career surgeons active in the acute surgical management of the ill and injured patient. EAST fosters a collaborative environment that promotes career development, education, and professional growth, welcoming professionals from all areas of trauma care.
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History and mission
Established in 1986, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing leadership and development opportunities for early- and mid-career surgeons involved in the acute surgical care of the ill and injured.
EAST furnishes a vital forum for the exchange of knowledge, fosters advances in trauma surgery, and promotes the rehabilitation and care of injured patients. Through its mission, EAST stimulates teaching and investigation in methods of injury prevention and treatment, while also cultivating a community grounded in leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and collaboration.
To support these goals, EAST has established lectureships, scholarships, and a Development Fund to promote, reward, and recognize excellence among trauma surgeons and allied professionals. With a global and growing membership, EAST continues to lead the field in education, professional development, and evidence-based improvement of trauma care worldwide.
Membership
EAST's membership includes more than 3,800 professionals such as trauma and acute care surgeons, burn surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, medical students, and other allied medical professionals.
Leadership and governance
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, EAST is supported by strategic divisions, committees, and task forces that drive its operations and initiatives. Honorary members are recognized for their significant contributions to trauma care and to the organization itself.
