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DearColleaguesTheleavesbegintoturncolorsintheNortheast.Theclocksallbacksignalingtheendodaylightsavingstime.Newacultysettlesinwiththeirrespectivenewjobs.CollegeootballisinullswingandthefrstBCSrankingsarepublished.EASTregistrationortheAnnualScientifcAssemblyattheWaldorAstoriaNaplesisunderwayandDr.DavisandMs.Emeissuethecallorvolunteersor2014ontheEASTwebsite.IsntallandthebeginningowintersuchawonderultimeLetmebethefrsttoinviteyoualltoattendthe2014EASTAnnualScientifcAssemblyinNaplesasEASTreturnstoFlorida.TheWaldorAstoriaisabeautiulvenuewitheasyaccesstoawonderulswimmingareaandtowarmgulcoastbeachesaterashortridethroughthebeautiulmangrovetrees.ThemeetingthisyearhasbeenshortenedbyadaywiththehopesotheattendeesplanningtostaytocelebratethesuccessoourAssociationattheFridaynightbarbecue.ThedinnerhasbeenmovedtoearlierinthedaytoencouragepeopleparticipateandsupporttheEASTFounda-tionsDodgeballtournamentbeingplayedonFridayaternoonateraone-yearhiatus.PleasealsoattendthebusinessmeetingassomeotheinitiativesresultingromthehardworkotheStrategicPlanningCommitteeswillbepresentedtothemembership.Icannotsayenoughaboutthehardworkyourvolunteerleadershavecontinuedtoprovidetotheorganizationthisyear.TheProgramcommitteehasoutdoneitselonthemeetingscienceandoverallmeetingoerings.DavidA.FelicianoistheScottB.FramelecturerandGraceRozyckiwillgivetheOriensAwardKeynoteAddress.TheCareersinTraumaCommitteehasputtogetherastrongsetoworkshopoeringsandmanycommitteesaswellastheSocietyoTraumaNursesandthePediatricTraumaSocietyhavejoinedorcestoprovideyouwithalittlebitoeverythingorthesunriseandplenarysessions.TakealookattheAssemblybrochureonlineImsureyoullfndsomethingointeresttoyouastheEASTBoardMessagefromthePresident2013ISSUEFOURScottG.SagravesMDFACSInThisIssueStrategicGoalsContinuedonpage2EASTERNASSOCIATIONFORTHESURGERYOFTRAUMAnews1LEADERSHIPPrepareyoungsurgeontobecomeleaders2DEVELOPMENTPromoteuniqueprogramsorthecareerdevelopmentoyoungsurgicalleaders3SCHOLARSHIPProvideeducationandtrainingacrossthecon-tinuumoacutesurgicalcare4FELLOWSHIPEncourageasenseocommunityorpersonalproessionalgrowth5COLLABORATIONWorkwithourstakehold-erstoadvancepatientcareandtraumasystemsEASTFoundationUpdateAnnualScientifcAssemblyPreviewPointCounterpoint2014EventHappyHolidaysMemberSurveyReview EASTnews2013Issue42EASTMissionStatementEASTisascientifcorganizationprovidinglead-ershipanddevelopmentoryoungsurgeonsactiveinthecareotheinjuredpatientthroughinterdisciplinarycollaborationscholarshipandellowship.EASTVisionStatementEASTseekstoimprovecareotheinjuredbyprovid-ingaorumortheexchangeoknowledgeintheprac-ticeotraumasurgerytopromotetraumapreventionresearchandimprovedtraumasystemsdesigntoencourageinvestigationandteachingothemethodsopreventingandtreatingtraumaandtostimulateuturegenerationsosur-geonstomeetthechallenge.oDirectorsandtheircommitteeshaveattemptedtogetEASTbacktoitsrootsoprovidingleadershipandsupportortheyoungtraumasurgeon.EASThowevercouldnotexistwithoutthevolunteermembersotheorganizationwhogivereelyotheirtimetomakeEASTastrongvibrantmentoringandgrowingAssociation.Pleaserevisitthewebsiteatwww.east.orgiyouhavenotdonesorecently.Takealookaroundthesiteandseewhattheorganizationisdoingtoassureitscontinuedgrowth.EASTprovidesyouwiththeopportu-nitytoparticipateinanationalorganizationearlyinyourcareer.EASTcanonlycontinuetogrowwiththeparticipationoitsmem-bership.TheStrategicPlanninginitiativesarebeingimplementedtomakeiteasiertoparticipateandadvancewithinEAST.IlookorwardtoseeingalloyouinNaplesandIwouldliketothankyouallorthehonoroservingasyourPresidentthisyear.TakecareandenjoytheseasonScottScottG.SagravesMDFACSEASTPresidentMessagefromthePresidentcontinuedfrompage1 3www.east.orgCommitteeAdHocCommitteeappointmentsaremadeannuallybytheEASTPresident.ACallorVolunteersisalsoconductedannuallyintheall.InormationisavailableontheEASTwebsiteandthecallisannouncedviaemailandelectroniccommunication.PleasecontacttheEASTadministrativeofcesat312.202.5508orbyemailatmanagementofceeast.orgiyouareinterestedinserving.CommitteeChairsCareersinTraumaCommitteeNicoleStassenMDFACSInformationManagementTechnologyCommitteeJosephDuBoseMDFACSInjuryControlViolencePreventionCommitteeA.BrittonChristmasMDFACSGuidelinesCommitteeElliottHautMDFACSMembership-BylawsCommitteeOscarGuillamondeguiMDFACSNominatingCommitteeJereySalomoneMDFACSNREMT-PProgramCommitteeStanleyJ.KurekJr.DOFACSPublicationsCommitteeJuanDuchesneMDFACSResearch-ScholarshipCommitteeShahidShafMDMPHFACSSeniorsCommitteeSamirFakhryMDFACSAdHocCommitteeChairsAcuteCareSurgeryAdHocCommitteeThereseDuaneMDFACSAdvancedPractitionersAdHocCommitteeMartinZielinskiMDFACSMilitaryAdHocCommitteeCarlosRodriguezDOMBAFACSOnlineEducationAdHocCommitteeAndrewBernardMDFACSPediatricTraumaAdHocCommitteeRichardFalconeJr.MDMPHFACSTaskForceChairsResearchBryanCottonMDMPHFACSOutreachWendyGreeneMDFACS2013CommitteeAdHocCommitteeChairsScottG.SagravesMDFACSPresidentKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSPresident-ElectBruceA.CrookesMDFACSSecretaryTreasurerStanleyJ.KurekJr.DOFACSRecorderJereyP.SalomoneMDFACSNREMT-PPastPresidentA.BrittonChristmasMDFACSDirectorThereseM.DuaneMDFACSDirectorJosephDuBoseMDFACSDirectorJuanC.DuchesneMDFACSDirectorSamirFakhryMDFACSDirectorOscarGuillamondeguiMDFACSDirectorElliottR.HautMDFACSDirectorShahidShafMDMPHFACSDirectorNicoleA.StassenMDFACSDirector2013EASTBoardofDirectors EASTnews2013Issue44During2013theFoundationhasexperiencedexcitingactivityandgrowthThishasbeenpossibleonlythroughsupportromyouourmembersandromourcorporatepartnerswithwhomwehaveormedinvaluablerelationships.AsmanymembersotheEasternAssociationortheSurgeryoTraumaEASThavemadegenerouscontributionstotheEASTFoundationtheFoundationisamere4000awayromachievingarecord-settingyearin2013ornewsingleyearmembercontribu-tionsWithyourhelpwecanmake2013arecord-settingyearIinviteyoutojoinusinmakingagittotheEASTFoundationtohelpundtheutureinitiativesoEAST.Iyouhavenotalreadymadeamulti-yearpledgeorasingleyearcontributiontotheFoundationin2013anEASTFoundationContributionFormwasmailedwithyour2014EASTMembershipDuesInvoice.YoumaycontributetotheFoundationbyreturningthisormwithacheckorcreditcardinormation.YoumayalsovisittheEASTFoundationswebsiteandclickontheCampaignContributionFormorcontributeonlinebyclickingontheDonatebuttononEASTshomepage.WhenvisitingourwebpagepleasetakeamomenttovisittheMemberPartnersHonorRollthatrecognizesthosememberswhohavecontributedthisyear.Iyouhavealreadypledgedordonatedin2013onbehalotheFoundationBoardoTrusteesthankyouoryourgenerosityandgrandiosesupport.BecausetheEASTFoundationisa501c3organizationthereisanend-o-yeartaxbenetandallcontributionsreceivedbyDecember312013aretax-deductible.Contributebythe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandbecomeeligibleorarafeSponsoredbyEASTFoundationMakeasuggestedminimumcontributiono100betweennowandthe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandqualiyorrafedraw-ingsthatwilltakeplaceduringtheconerence.Donorswhocontrib-utemorethanthe100suggestedminimumcontributionwillalsobeenteredintoaseparaterafedrawingheldbytheFoundationTondoutmoreabouttherafethelistingoprizesdonatedsoarandhowtomakeacontributionvisittheEASTFoundationswebsite.YoumayalsostopbytheEASTFoundationtableduringtheEASTEASTFoundationUpdateByFredA.LuchetteMDPresidentEASTFoundation 5www.east.orgContinuedonpage7AnnualScienticAssemblytomakeadonationandqualiyortherafe.Youdonotneedtobepresenttowinaprize.PleaseseeRaeRulesorurtherinstructionregardingraeentryTheFoundationiswelcomingrafeprizegitdonationsiyouwouldliketodonatearafeprizeorthedrawingpleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.7thAnnualDodgeballTournamentotheEASTFoundationCallingallTeamsSponsoredbyEmergencySurgicalStafngLLCThe7thAnnualDodgeballTournamentisscheduledorFridayJanuary172014inconjunctionwiththe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyattheWaldorAstoriaNaplesinNaplesFlorida.TheDodgeballTournamentisaundraisingeventortheEASTFoundationandallproceedsaredonatedtotheFoundation.ToregisteryourteampleaseclickontheEASTFoundationpagewithintheNewsSpecialEventssection.Wewouldliketothankourocialsponsorothisyearstourna-mentEmergencySurgicalStafngLLC.WewouldalsoliketoextendourthankstotheEASTInjuryControlViolencePreventionCommitteeandDr.GlenTinkoandDr.ErikBarquistororganizingandparticipatinginthisspecialevent2014STN-EASTFoundationNurseFellowProgramRecipientSTNandtheEASTFoundationarepleasedtoannounceSarahL.MattocksRNBSNaTraumaProgramManagerwithUPMCHamotinEriePennsylvaniaasthe2014STN-EASTFoundationNurseFellowProgramrecipient.ThepurposeotheprogramistoprovideexposureotraumanursesattheEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandgainaccesstokeyleadersintraumacare.TravellodgingandregistrationeesorthemeetingaremadepossiblebydonationstotheEASTFoundationandtheNurseFellowProgram.Sarahwillbeassignedamentorwhowillassistherindevelopingaplanorsessionsandprogramstoattendandinterviewswithleaders.Shewillwriteanewsbriedailythatwillbesentoutelectronicallyandhighlightprogramsandeventsromtheday.SarahwillalsocomposeaneditorialthatwillberunintheJournaloTraumaNursingollowingtheconerencethatwillsummarizeherexperienceandincludeacallorutureNurseDonorRafeTheEASTFoundationwillagainholditsannualrafeduringthe2014EASTAnnualScienticAssembly.Contributionsupto100areeligibleoritemsromEASTsGitStoreandcontribu-tionso100ormoreareeligibleorotherdonatedprizes.ToqualiyortherafeRafeprizestoincludeEASTGitStoreitemsOneregistrationtoEASTs2015AnnualScienticAssemblyJanuary13-172015atDisneysContemporaryResortLakeBuenaVistaFloridaOneSunriseSessionPackageonesessionperdayor3daysduringEASTs2015AnnualScienticAssemblyJanuary13-172015atDisneysCon-temporaryResortLakeBuenaVistaFloridaTheFoundationwelcomesrafeprizedonationsiyouwouldliketodonateaprizetotherafepleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.ContinuetowatchtheFoundationswebpageormoreinormationabouttherafe.OneEntryTwoEntriesThreeEntriesFourEntriesFiveEntries100-250250-500500-750750-1000Over1000Donationsupto100willreceiveoneentryintotherafe. EASTnews2013Issue46NaplesAwaitsHighlightsotheUpcomingAnnualScientifcAssemblyByStanKurekDOFACSProgramCommitteeChairEnjoyyourstayinNaplesandpartakeinapackedewdaysoexcellentprogrammingsunrisesessionsworkshopsplenarysessionsscientifcpostersandexhibits.ThisyearbesuretoattendthenewlyaddededucationalandnetworkingopportunityNoSuitNoTieNoProblemFosteringRelationshipsBuildingCareers.ThiswillbeheldonThursdayat11amandstructuredasalunchorumorjunioracultytositdownwithEASTSeniorMemberstodiscusscareerpathwaysresearchdevelopmentandskillsets.HighlightsoftheconferencealsoincludePackyourbagsforNaplesnow32oralpresentationsand41posterseaturingoriginalscientifcworkPresidentialAddressdeliveredbyScottG.SagravesMDFACSScottB.FrameMDMemorialLectureotheEASTFoundationdeliveredbyDavidV.FelicianoMDFACSEASTCommunityOutreachOriensAwardpresentationEASTFoundationDodgeballCompetitionFourPlenarySessions-26.2LessonsLearnedTheMedicalResponsetotheBostonMarathonBombings-ScientifcPapersThatShouldHaveChangedYourPracticePartIVParallelPlenary-StrategiestoImproveandOptimizeTraumaFinancesParallelPlenary-EASTPracticeManagementGuidelinesFifteenSunriseSessionsorganizedintofve5areasointerest-MilitaryTrack-AcuteCareSurgeryTrack-PediatricTraumaSocietyPTSTracksessionsdevelopedincollabora-tionwithPTS-IssuesotheDayTrack-SocietyoTraumaNursesSTNTracksessionsdevelopedincollabora-tionwithSTNEightSurgicalSkillsandProessionalDevelopmentocusedWorkshopsThe33rdPointCounterpointAcuteCareSurgeryConerencewillbeheldJune1-42014attheGaylordNationalResortinNationalHarborMaryland.TheFellowwinnerotheEASTOriensawardwillbeinvitedtopresentwithhishersponsoratthisconerencenextJune.Visitwww.pointcounterpoint-acs.comormoreinormation.PointCounterpoint 7www.east.orgFellows.Sarahwillbeintroducedduringthe27thEASTAnnualScientifcAssemblyattheEASTEASTFoundationAwardsCeremonyonFridayJanuary172014.CongratulationsSarah2014BrandeisUniversitysExecutiveLeadershipPrograminHealthPolicyandManagementScholarshipApplicationSubmissionProcessOpeningJanuary2014TheEASTFoundationandAmericanCollegeoSurgeonsACSareonceagainpleasedtoannounceasharedscholarshipin2014opentomembersingoodstandingoboththeEasternAssociationortheSurgeryoTraumaEASTandACS.ThisscholarshipsupportsattendanceandparticipationintheExecutiveLeader-shipPrograminHealthPolicyandManagementwhichwilltakeplaceJune8-142014atBrandeisUniversityWalthamMassachu-setts.RequirementstoapplyorthescholarshipwillbepostedontheEASTwebsiteatwww.east.org.Applicationswillbegintobeacceptedaterthe1stoJanuarythedeadlineorreceiptoallapplicationmaterialswillbeFebruary32014.ApplicantswillbenotifedotheoutcomeotheselectioncommitteesdecisionbyMarch312014.TheEASTFoundationsundingorthisscholarshiphasbeenmadepossiblebyagenerousdonationromtheDorothyK.CommandayFoundationandEdwardYelon.IyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsregardingoureortspleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.IwishyouandyouramilyasaeenjoyableandestiveholidayseasonandwelookorwardtoseeingyouinJanuaryatthe27thEASTAnnualScientifcAssemblySincerelyFredA.LuchetteMDPresidentEASTFoundationEASTFoundationUpdatecontinuedfrompage5DatestoRememberVisittheNewsandEventssectionotheEASTwebsiteorthemostup-to-datenewsandlistingoupcomingevents.Jan32014EASTAnnualScientifcAssembly-EarlyRegistrationFeeDeadlineJan14-18201427thEASTAnnualScientifcAssembly.LocationWaldorAstoriaNaplesFeb13-15201421stAnnualTraumaSymposium.LocationTheWestinDiplomatResortSpaBeachLocationMar2-72014WTA2014AnnualMeeting.LocationSheratonSteamboatResortMar7-8201414thAnnualJohnM.TempletonJr.PediatricTraumaSymposium.LocationUnionLeagueoPhiladelphiaHappyHolidaysHappyHolidaysromtheEASTsta.Wehopeyouenjoyalovelyholidayseason.Wereexcitedortheyearaheadandthekick-oatthisyearsAnnualScientifcAssembly.PleasejoinusinNaples. EASTnews2013Issue48UndertheleadershipoPresidentSagravesandasEASTentersitssecondquartercenturyastrate-gicplanningsessionwasconvenedtodefneadirectionortheorganizationgoingorward.EASThaslongbeencommittedtothedevelopmentotomorrowsleadersinthefeldotraumaandasweapproachourthirddecadequestionsaroseregardingrelevanceotheorganizationandhowtoprovideaddedvaluetoitsmembership.TothatendtheBrandingTaskorcewascreatedtodefnetheocusotheorganizationsoastobestserviceitsmembers.AsurveywasdesignedwiththehelpoaconsultingorganizationtoassesstheneedsoEASTsmembers.TheresultsothesurveywillbepresentedindetailattheAnnualScientifcAssemblyinNaplesbutIthoughtabriepreviewothefndingswouldbeointerest.Thesurveyresultsreinorceourocusontheyoungsurgeonourdesiretocontinuouslyimproveourexistingprogramsandtocreatenewopportunities.Specifcallyyouourmembershipplacedgreatimportanceoncollegialinteractionsbothatandout-sideotheannualmeetingandonmentorshipandtheimportanceothecontinuedengagementoourmoreseniormembership.InthenextyearIhopewecanworktogethertostrengthenournascentmentorshipprogramandtocontinuetoidentiyuniqueandcreativestrategiestoaddvaluetomembers.Weplantoincor-poratesuggestionsortheAnnualScientifcAssemblystructureandwebsitedesigntomeettheneedsothemembershipasweunderstandthem.HaveawonderulholidayseasonandIlookorwardtothemeetinginNapleswhereIhopeyouwillcontinuetoshareyourvisionsortheutureoEAST.KimKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSFCCMEASTPresident-Elect2013EASTSurveySummaryKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSFCCMEASTPresident-Elect2013 EASTFoundation2013CampaignCorporatePartnersWewouldliketoexpressoursinceregratitudeforthesupportofourCorporatePartnersyourcontributionsaretrulyvaluedandweareexcitedaboutcontinuingourrelationshipinthefuturethankyouLeadershipLevel100000PlatinumLevel75000SilverLevel25000BronzeLevel10000BronzeLevel2500LeadershipLevel200000VISITEASTsONLINESTOREEASTsonlinestoreiswhereyoucanpurchaseavarietyofitemsallwiththeEASTlogo.ClickHeretostartshoppingVisittheEASTwebsiteandupdateyourmemberprofletodaywww.east.org9 EASTnews2013Issue410EASTAdministrativeOfces633N.SaintClairStreetSte.2600ChicagoIL60611Ph312.202.5508Fax312.202.5064Emailmanagementofceeast.orgWebsitewww.east.orgTraumaBayisaprivatesocialnetworkformembersoftheEasternAssociationfortheSurgeryofTrauma.Inamembers-onlypasswordprotectedareayoucanshareinterestsandinformationandnetworkwithmembersregard-lessofgeographiclocation.Sharedocumentseventsandnews-worthyupdateswithotherEASTmembers.HaveyoupostedyetCommentedonacolleaguesquestionShareyourthoughtstoday.Someofthemostpopularthreadssofar...SplenicsalvageinadultblunttraumaHighdosesteroidsinpenetratingspinalcordinjuryGlobalsurgeryDuplexultrasoundscreeningfordeepveinthrombosisEASTTraumaBayLogin.Connect.Engage.Loginandconnectwithothermembers.EASTnews2013Issue410
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DearColleaguesTheleavesbegintoturncolorsintheNortheast.Theclocksallbacksignalingtheendodaylightsavingstime.Newacultysettlesinwiththeirrespectivenewjobs.CollegeootballisinullswingandthefrstBCSrankingsarepublished.EASTregistrationortheAnnualScientifcAssemblyattheWaldorAstoriaNaplesisunderwayandDr.DavisandMs.Emeissuethecallorvolunteersor2014ontheEASTwebsite.IsntallandthebeginningowintersuchawonderultimeLetmebethefrsttoinviteyoualltoattendthe2014EASTAnnualScientifcAssemblyinNaplesasEASTreturnstoFlorida.TheWaldorAstoriaisabeautiulvenuewitheasyaccesstoawonderulswimmingareaandtowarmgulcoastbeachesaterashortridethroughthebeautiulmangrovetrees.ThemeetingthisyearhasbeenshortenedbyadaywiththehopesotheattendeesplanningtostaytocelebratethesuccessoourAssociationattheFridaynightbarbecue.ThedinnerhasbeenmovedtoearlierinthedaytoencouragepeopleparticipateandsupporttheEASTFounda-tionsDodgeballtournamentbeingplayedonFridayaternoonateraone-yearhiatus.PleasealsoattendthebusinessmeetingassomeotheinitiativesresultingromthehardworkotheStrategicPlanningCommitteeswillbepresentedtothemembership.Icannotsayenoughaboutthehardworkyourvolunteerleadershavecontinuedtoprovidetotheorganizationthisyear.TheProgramcommitteehasoutdoneitselonthemeetingscienceandoverallmeetingoerings.DavidA.FelicianoistheScottB.FramelecturerandGraceRozyckiwillgivetheOriensAwardKeynoteAddress.TheCareersinTraumaCommitteehasputtogetherastrongsetoworkshopoeringsandmanycommitteesaswellastheSocietyoTraumaNursesandthePediatricTraumaSocietyhavejoinedorcestoprovideyouwithalittlebitoeverythingorthesunriseandplenarysessions.TakealookattheAssemblybrochureonlineImsureyoullfndsomethingointeresttoyouastheEASTBoardMessagefromthePresident2013ISSUEFOURScottG.SagravesMDFACSInThisIssueStrategicGoalsContinuedonpage2EASTERNASSOCIATIONFORTHESURGERYOFTRAUMAnews1LEADERSHIPPrepareyoungsurgeontobecomeleaders2DEVELOPMENTPromoteuniqueprogramsorthecareerdevelopmentoyoungsurgicalleaders3SCHOLARSHIPProvideeducationandtrainingacrossthecon-tinuumoacutesurgicalcare4FELLOWSHIPEncourageasenseocommunityorpersonalproessionalgrowth5COLLABORATIONWorkwithourstakehold-erstoadvancepatientcareandtraumasystemsEASTFoundationUpdateAnnualScientifcAssemblyPreviewPointCounterpoint2014EventHappyHolidaysMemberSurveyReview EASTnews2013Issue42EASTMissionStatementEASTisascientifcorganizationprovidinglead-ershipanddevelopmentoryoungsurgeonsactiveinthecareotheinjuredpatientthroughinterdisciplinarycollaborationscholarshipandellowship.EASTVisionStatementEASTseekstoimprovecareotheinjuredbyprovid-ingaorumortheexchangeoknowledgeintheprac-ticeotraumasurgerytopromotetraumapreventionresearchandimprovedtraumasystemsdesigntoencourageinvestigationandteachingothemethodsopreventingandtreatingtraumaandtostimulateuturegenerationsosur-geonstomeetthechallenge.oDirectorsandtheircommitteeshaveattemptedtogetEASTbacktoitsrootsoprovidingleadershipandsupportortheyoungtraumasurgeon.EASThowevercouldnotexistwithoutthevolunteermembersotheorganizationwhogivereelyotheirtimetomakeEASTastrongvibrantmentoringandgrowingAssociation.Pleaserevisitthewebsiteatwww.east.orgiyouhavenotdonesorecently.Takealookaroundthesiteandseewhattheorganizationisdoingtoassureitscontinuedgrowth.EASTprovidesyouwiththeopportu-nitytoparticipateinanationalorganizationearlyinyourcareer.EASTcanonlycontinuetogrowwiththeparticipationoitsmem-bership.TheStrategicPlanninginitiativesarebeingimplementedtomakeiteasiertoparticipateandadvancewithinEAST.IlookorwardtoseeingalloyouinNaplesandIwouldliketothankyouallorthehonoroservingasyourPresidentthisyear.TakecareandenjoytheseasonScottScottG.SagravesMDFACSEASTPresidentMessagefromthePresidentcontinuedfrompage1 3www.east.orgCommitteeAdHocCommitteeappointmentsaremadeannuallybytheEASTPresident.ACallorVolunteersisalsoconductedannuallyintheall.InormationisavailableontheEASTwebsiteandthecallisannouncedviaemailandelectroniccommunication.PleasecontacttheEASTadministrativeofcesat312.202.5508orbyemailatmanagementofceeast.orgiyouareinterestedinserving.CommitteeChairsCareersinTraumaCommitteeNicoleStassenMDFACSInformationManagementTechnologyCommitteeJosephDuBoseMDFACSInjuryControlViolencePreventionCommitteeA.BrittonChristmasMDFACSGuidelinesCommitteeElliottHautMDFACSMembership-BylawsCommitteeOscarGuillamondeguiMDFACSNominatingCommitteeJereySalomoneMDFACSNREMT-PProgramCommitteeStanleyJ.KurekJr.DOFACSPublicationsCommitteeJuanDuchesneMDFACSResearch-ScholarshipCommitteeShahidShafMDMPHFACSSeniorsCommitteeSamirFakhryMDFACSAdHocCommitteeChairsAcuteCareSurgeryAdHocCommitteeThereseDuaneMDFACSAdvancedPractitionersAdHocCommitteeMartinZielinskiMDFACSMilitaryAdHocCommitteeCarlosRodriguezDOMBAFACSOnlineEducationAdHocCommitteeAndrewBernardMDFACSPediatricTraumaAdHocCommitteeRichardFalconeJr.MDMPHFACSTaskForceChairsResearchBryanCottonMDMPHFACSOutreachWendyGreeneMDFACS2013CommitteeAdHocCommitteeChairsScottG.SagravesMDFACSPresidentKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSPresident-ElectBruceA.CrookesMDFACSSecretaryTreasurerStanleyJ.KurekJr.DOFACSRecorderJereyP.SalomoneMDFACSNREMT-PPastPresidentA.BrittonChristmasMDFACSDirectorThereseM.DuaneMDFACSDirectorJosephDuBoseMDFACSDirectorJuanC.DuchesneMDFACSDirectorSamirFakhryMDFACSDirectorOscarGuillamondeguiMDFACSDirectorElliottR.HautMDFACSDirectorShahidShafMDMPHFACSDirectorNicoleA.StassenMDFACSDirector2013EASTBoardofDirectors EASTnews2013Issue44During2013theFoundationhasexperiencedexcitingactivityandgrowthThishasbeenpossibleonlythroughsupportromyouourmembersandromourcorporatepartnerswithwhomwehaveormedinvaluablerelationships.AsmanymembersotheEasternAssociationortheSurgeryoTraumaEASThavemadegenerouscontributionstotheEASTFoundationtheFoundationisamere4000awayromachievingarecord-settingyearin2013ornewsingleyearmembercontribu-tionsWithyourhelpwecanmake2013arecord-settingyearIinviteyoutojoinusinmakingagittotheEASTFoundationtohelpundtheutureinitiativesoEAST.Iyouhavenotalreadymadeamulti-yearpledgeorasingleyearcontributiontotheFoundationin2013anEASTFoundationContributionFormwasmailedwithyour2014EASTMembershipDuesInvoice.YoumaycontributetotheFoundationbyreturningthisormwithacheckorcreditcardinormation.YoumayalsovisittheEASTFoundationswebsiteandclickontheCampaignContributionFormorcontributeonlinebyclickingontheDonatebuttononEASTshomepage.WhenvisitingourwebpagepleasetakeamomenttovisittheMemberPartnersHonorRollthatrecognizesthosememberswhohavecontributedthisyear.Iyouhavealreadypledgedordonatedin2013onbehalotheFoundationBoardoTrusteesthankyouoryourgenerosityandgrandiosesupport.BecausetheEASTFoundationisa501c3organizationthereisanend-o-yeartaxbenetandallcontributionsreceivedbyDecember312013aretax-deductible.Contributebythe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandbecomeeligibleorarafeSponsoredbyEASTFoundationMakeasuggestedminimumcontributiono100betweennowandthe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandqualiyorrafedraw-ingsthatwilltakeplaceduringtheconerence.Donorswhocontrib-utemorethanthe100suggestedminimumcontributionwillalsobeenteredintoaseparaterafedrawingheldbytheFoundationTondoutmoreabouttherafethelistingoprizesdonatedsoarandhowtomakeacontributionvisittheEASTFoundationswebsite.YoumayalsostopbytheEASTFoundationtableduringtheEASTEASTFoundationUpdateByFredA.LuchetteMDPresidentEASTFoundation 5www.east.orgContinuedonpage7AnnualScienticAssemblytomakeadonationandqualiyortherafe.Youdonotneedtobepresenttowinaprize.PleaseseeRaeRulesorurtherinstructionregardingraeentryTheFoundationiswelcomingrafeprizegitdonationsiyouwouldliketodonatearafeprizeorthedrawingpleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.7thAnnualDodgeballTournamentotheEASTFoundationCallingallTeamsSponsoredbyEmergencySurgicalStafngLLCThe7thAnnualDodgeballTournamentisscheduledorFridayJanuary172014inconjunctionwiththe27thEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyattheWaldorAstoriaNaplesinNaplesFlorida.TheDodgeballTournamentisaundraisingeventortheEASTFoundationandallproceedsaredonatedtotheFoundation.ToregisteryourteampleaseclickontheEASTFoundationpagewithintheNewsSpecialEventssection.Wewouldliketothankourocialsponsorothisyearstourna-mentEmergencySurgicalStafngLLC.WewouldalsoliketoextendourthankstotheEASTInjuryControlViolencePreventionCommitteeandDr.GlenTinkoandDr.ErikBarquistororganizingandparticipatinginthisspecialevent2014STN-EASTFoundationNurseFellowProgramRecipientSTNandtheEASTFoundationarepleasedtoannounceSarahL.MattocksRNBSNaTraumaProgramManagerwithUPMCHamotinEriePennsylvaniaasthe2014STN-EASTFoundationNurseFellowProgramrecipient.ThepurposeotheprogramistoprovideexposureotraumanursesattheEASTAnnualScienticAssemblyandgainaccesstokeyleadersintraumacare.TravellodgingandregistrationeesorthemeetingaremadepossiblebydonationstotheEASTFoundationandtheNurseFellowProgram.Sarahwillbeassignedamentorwhowillassistherindevelopingaplanorsessionsandprogramstoattendandinterviewswithleaders.Shewillwriteanewsbriedailythatwillbesentoutelectronicallyandhighlightprogramsandeventsromtheday.SarahwillalsocomposeaneditorialthatwillberunintheJournaloTraumaNursingollowingtheconerencethatwillsummarizeherexperienceandincludeacallorutureNurseDonorRafeTheEASTFoundationwillagainholditsannualrafeduringthe2014EASTAnnualScienticAssembly.Contributionsupto100areeligibleoritemsromEASTsGitStoreandcontribu-tionso100ormoreareeligibleorotherdonatedprizes.ToqualiyortherafeRafeprizestoincludeEASTGitStoreitemsOneregistrationtoEASTs2015AnnualScienticAssemblyJanuary13-172015atDisneysContemporaryResortLakeBuenaVistaFloridaOneSunriseSessionPackageonesessionperdayor3daysduringEASTs2015AnnualScienticAssemblyJanuary13-172015atDisneysCon-temporaryResortLakeBuenaVistaFloridaTheFoundationwelcomesrafeprizedonationsiyouwouldliketodonateaprizetotherafepleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.ContinuetowatchtheFoundationswebpageormoreinormationabouttherafe.OneEntryTwoEntriesThreeEntriesFourEntriesFiveEntries100-250250-500500-750750-1000Over1000Donationsupto100willreceiveoneentryintotherafe. EASTnews2013Issue46NaplesAwaitsHighlightsotheUpcomingAnnualScientifcAssemblyByStanKurekDOFACSProgramCommitteeChairEnjoyyourstayinNaplesandpartakeinapackedewdaysoexcellentprogrammingsunrisesessionsworkshopsplenarysessionsscientifcpostersandexhibits.ThisyearbesuretoattendthenewlyaddededucationalandnetworkingopportunityNoSuitNoTieNoProblemFosteringRelationshipsBuildingCareers.ThiswillbeheldonThursdayat11amandstructuredasalunchorumorjunioracultytositdownwithEASTSeniorMemberstodiscusscareerpathwaysresearchdevelopmentandskillsets.HighlightsoftheconferencealsoincludePackyourbagsforNaplesnow32oralpresentationsand41posterseaturingoriginalscientifcworkPresidentialAddressdeliveredbyScottG.SagravesMDFACSScottB.FrameMDMemorialLectureotheEASTFoundationdeliveredbyDavidV.FelicianoMDFACSEASTCommunityOutreachOriensAwardpresentationEASTFoundationDodgeballCompetitionFourPlenarySessions-26.2LessonsLearnedTheMedicalResponsetotheBostonMarathonBombings-ScientifcPapersThatShouldHaveChangedYourPracticePartIVParallelPlenary-StrategiestoImproveandOptimizeTraumaFinancesParallelPlenary-EASTPracticeManagementGuidelinesFifteenSunriseSessionsorganizedintofve5areasointerest-MilitaryTrack-AcuteCareSurgeryTrack-PediatricTraumaSocietyPTSTracksessionsdevelopedincollabora-tionwithPTS-IssuesotheDayTrack-SocietyoTraumaNursesSTNTracksessionsdevelopedincollabora-tionwithSTNEightSurgicalSkillsandProessionalDevelopmentocusedWorkshopsThe33rdPointCounterpointAcuteCareSurgeryConerencewillbeheldJune1-42014attheGaylordNationalResortinNationalHarborMaryland.TheFellowwinnerotheEASTOriensawardwillbeinvitedtopresentwithhishersponsoratthisconerencenextJune.Visitwww.pointcounterpoint-acs.comormoreinormation.PointCounterpoint 7www.east.orgFellows.Sarahwillbeintroducedduringthe27thEASTAnnualScientifcAssemblyattheEASTEASTFoundationAwardsCeremonyonFridayJanuary172014.CongratulationsSarah2014BrandeisUniversitysExecutiveLeadershipPrograminHealthPolicyandManagementScholarshipApplicationSubmissionProcessOpeningJanuary2014TheEASTFoundationandAmericanCollegeoSurgeonsACSareonceagainpleasedtoannounceasharedscholarshipin2014opentomembersingoodstandingoboththeEasternAssociationortheSurgeryoTraumaEASTandACS.ThisscholarshipsupportsattendanceandparticipationintheExecutiveLeader-shipPrograminHealthPolicyandManagementwhichwilltakeplaceJune8-142014atBrandeisUniversityWalthamMassachu-setts.RequirementstoapplyorthescholarshipwillbepostedontheEASTwebsiteatwww.east.org.Applicationswillbegintobeacceptedaterthe1stoJanuarythedeadlineorreceiptoallapplicationmaterialswillbeFebruary32014.ApplicantswillbenotifedotheoutcomeotheselectioncommitteesdecisionbyMarch312014.TheEASTFoundationsundingorthisscholarshiphasbeenmadepossiblebyagenerousdonationromtheDorothyK.CommandayFoundationandEdwardYelon.IyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsregardingoureortspleasecontacttheEASTFoundationateastoundationeast.org.IwishyouandyouramilyasaeenjoyableandestiveholidayseasonandwelookorwardtoseeingyouinJanuaryatthe27thEASTAnnualScientifcAssemblySincerelyFredA.LuchetteMDPresidentEASTFoundationEASTFoundationUpdatecontinuedfrompage5DatestoRememberVisittheNewsandEventssectionotheEASTwebsiteorthemostup-to-datenewsandlistingoupcomingevents.Jan32014EASTAnnualScientifcAssembly-EarlyRegistrationFeeDeadlineJan14-18201427thEASTAnnualScientifcAssembly.LocationWaldorAstoriaNaplesFeb13-15201421stAnnualTraumaSymposium.LocationTheWestinDiplomatResortSpaBeachLocationMar2-72014WTA2014AnnualMeeting.LocationSheratonSteamboatResortMar7-8201414thAnnualJohnM.TempletonJr.PediatricTraumaSymposium.LocationUnionLeagueoPhiladelphiaHappyHolidaysHappyHolidaysromtheEASTsta.Wehopeyouenjoyalovelyholidayseason.Wereexcitedortheyearaheadandthekick-oatthisyearsAnnualScientifcAssembly.PleasejoinusinNaples. EASTnews2013Issue48UndertheleadershipoPresidentSagravesandasEASTentersitssecondquartercenturyastrate-gicplanningsessionwasconvenedtodefneadirectionortheorganizationgoingorward.EASThaslongbeencommittedtothedevelopmentotomorrowsleadersinthefeldotraumaandasweapproachourthirddecadequestionsaroseregardingrelevanceotheorganizationandhowtoprovideaddedvaluetoitsmembership.TothatendtheBrandingTaskorcewascreatedtodefnetheocusotheorganizationsoastobestserviceitsmembers.AsurveywasdesignedwiththehelpoaconsultingorganizationtoassesstheneedsoEASTsmembers.TheresultsothesurveywillbepresentedindetailattheAnnualScientifcAssemblyinNaplesbutIthoughtabriepreviewothefndingswouldbeointerest.Thesurveyresultsreinorceourocusontheyoungsurgeonourdesiretocontinuouslyimproveourexistingprogramsandtocreatenewopportunities.Specifcallyyouourmembershipplacedgreatimportanceoncollegialinteractionsbothatandout-sideotheannualmeetingandonmentorshipandtheimportanceothecontinuedengagementoourmoreseniormembership.InthenextyearIhopewecanworktogethertostrengthenournascentmentorshipprogramandtocontinuetoidentiyuniqueandcreativestrategiestoaddvaluetomembers.Weplantoincor-poratesuggestionsortheAnnualScientifcAssemblystructureandwebsitedesigntomeettheneedsothemembershipasweunderstandthem.HaveawonderulholidayseasonandIlookorwardtothemeetinginNapleswhereIhopeyouwillcontinuetoshareyourvisionsortheutureoEAST.KimKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSFCCMEASTPresident-Elect2013EASTSurveySummaryKimberlyA.DavisMDMBAFACSFCCMEASTPresident-Elect2013 EASTFoundation2013CampaignCorporatePartnersWewouldliketoexpressoursinceregratitudeforthesupportofourCorporatePartnersyourcontributionsaretrulyvaluedandweareexcitedaboutcontinuingourrelationshipinthefuturethankyouLeadershipLevel100000PlatinumLevel75000SilverLevel25000BronzeLevel10000BronzeLevel2500LeadershipLevel200000VISITEASTsONLINESTOREEASTsonlinestoreiswhereyoucanpurchaseavarietyofitemsallwiththeEASTlogo.ClickHeretostartshoppingVisittheEASTwebsiteandupdateyourmemberprofletodaywww.east.org9 EASTnews2013Issue410EASTAdministrativeOfces633N.SaintClairStreetSte.2600ChicagoIL60611Ph312.202.5508Fax312.202.5064Emailmanagementofceeast.orgWebsitewww.east.orgTraumaBayisaprivatesocialnetworkformembersoftheEasternAssociationfortheSurgeryofTrauma.Inamembers-onlypasswordprotectedareayoucanshareinterestsandinformationandnetworkwithmembersregard-lessofgeographiclocation.Sharedocumentseventsandnews-worthyupdateswithotherEASTmembers.HaveyoupostedyetCommentedonacolleaguesquestionShareyourthoughtstoday.Someofthemostpopularthreadssofar...SplenicsalvageinadultblunttraumaHighdosesteroidsinpenetratingspinalcordinjuryGlobalsurgeryDuplexultrasoundscreeningfordeepveinthrombosisEASTTraumaBayLogin.Connect.Engage.Loginandconnectwithothermembers.EASTnews2013Issue410