EAST news | 2017 Issue 3 2 EAST Mission Statement EAST is a scientific organization providing lead- ership 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 provid- ing a forum for the exchange of knowledge in the prac- tice 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 sur- geons to meet the challenge. 31st Annual Scientific Assembly Preview Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida will be host to the 31st Annual Scientific Assembly January 9-13, 2018. This year’s meeting will bring back key scientific sessions, practical workshops, topical plenary sessions, and plenty of opportunities for networking, continuing professional education, and career development. EAST’s Annual Scientific Assembly Committee is working towards another remarkable line up for attendees. The EAST Annual Scientific Assembly continues to offer one of the best returns on investment and can serve as your one destination to earn the required CME and Self- Assessment Credit for the year. With one registration fee you get: •  35 papers and 54 quick shot presentations •  11 plenary sessions on a wide variety of topics and presented in a number of formats •  Networking Sessions, including the always popular “No Suit, No Problem” career advice and development program •  Continuing Educationn and Self-Assessment Credit • Workshops • And more... Social Media will again play a large roll leading up to and during the meeting, so be sure to stay tuned to the EAST pages. The EAST mobile app will launch in December to help guide you through the meeting schedule. Keep an eye out for the hashtag #EAST2018! Matthew J. Martin, MD, Division of Education Chair/Annual Scientific Assembly Committee Chair