east Mission Statement
east is a scientific organization providing leadership and development for young surgeons active in the care of the injured patient through interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship, and fellowship.

east Vision Statement
east seeks to improve care of the injured by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge in the practice of trauma surgery; to promote trauma prevention, research, and improved trauma systems design; to encourage investigation and teaching of the methods of preventing and treating trauma; and to stimulate future generations of surgeons to meet the challenge.

east’s Core Strategic Goals

1. Leadership
Prepare young surgeons to become leaders

2. Development
Promote unique programs for the career development of young surgical leaders

3. Scholarship
Provide education and training across the continuum of acute surgical care

4. Fellowship
Encourage a sense of community for personal professional growth

5. Collaboration
Work with our stakeholders to advance patient care and trauma systems