Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8EAST news | 2016 Issue 4 4 Reorganized to give you the BEST value—the 30th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly promises to deliver top content, great networking opportunities and solid programming with as much CME as before for a lower cost. The 2017 Assembly marks the 30th year for this event and like years before, you can look forward to exceptional scientific studies, spirited discussions and activities that are always crowd-pleasers. Continuing on the strength of our networking, we are closing the meeting with a block party to give you time to catch up with colleagues and friends. #EAST2017 is a time where members from across the country gather to exchange ideas, resources, strategies, and more. It offers a place to find inspiration and bring back ideas to your daily roles as leaders in the industry. And, some key highlights you can expect follow right in line with our core mission: ADVANCING SCIENCE • FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS • BUILDING CAREERS •  Oral, Quick Shots, and Poster Presentations featuring original scientific work • 35 Scientific Papers • 20 Scientific Quick Shots • 40 Scientific Posters •  Presidential Address delivered by Nicole A. Stassen, MD, FACS, FCCM •  Scott B. Frame, MD Memorial Lecture given by Michael F. Rotondo, MD, FACS • Plenary Sessions •  Surgical Skills and Professional Development focused Workshops •  No Suit, No Problem: Fostering Relationships & Building Careers Some of the favorite events coupled with the meeting are returning – the Community Outreach Program, and the always enjoyable Dodgeball-- dip, duck and dive for EAST. This year’s theme for the Community Outreach Program will be focused on hemorrhage control and active shooter response. In conjunction with this topic, during the conference, we will also have a viewing of the Newtown documentary on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 8:45 pm-10:00 pm. All meeting attendees and guests are encouraged to attend. Read more about the full program on the Annual Scientific Assembly page. 30th Annual Scientific Assembly Highlights Andrew Bernard, MD, FACS Recorder, Annual Scientific Assembly Section Chair #advancingscience #fosteringrelationships #EAST2017 #buildingcareers