EAST news | 2018 Issue 3 6 32nd Annual Scientific Assembly Preview The 32nd EAST Annual Scientific Assembly will be held January 15-19, 2019 at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas 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, 54 quick shot presentations, and five surgical video presentations •  Three Short Courses will be offered on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 8:00 am-11:45 am. These are included in the primary registration fee but registration is limited and pre-registration will be required. •  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 • 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 #EAST2019! Matthew J. Martin, MD, Division of Education Chair/Annual Scientific Assembly Committee Chair Dates to Remember Visit the News and Events section of the EAST website for the most up-to-date news and listing of upcoming events. Sep 26–29, 2018 77th Annual Meeting of AAST and Clinical Congress of Acute Care Surgery Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt Sep 26–29, 2018 4th World Trauma Congress Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt Oct 17–19, 2018 Guidelines -9th Guideline Development Workshop using the GRADE Approach Location: Sheraton Silver Spring Nov 8–10, 2018 5th Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Trauma Society Location: Royal Sonesta Nov 8–9, 2018 66th Annual Detroit Trauma Symposium Location: MGM Grand Hotel Nov 16, 2018 6th Annual McSwain EMS Trauma Symposium Nov 20, 2018 The 2018 San Diego Day of Trauma Location: Kona Kai Resort