b'www.east.org 5Participate in the Mentoring ProgramEAST offers a range of mentoring programs and resources that promote the academic and personal growth of early-career trauma and acute care surgeons and guide mid-level physicians towards the next phase of their careers. EAST seeks senior and mid-career professionals to serve as mentors as well as students, residents, junior faculty, and mid-career professionals to apply as mentees. Visit the EAST Mentoring page to learn more.NetworkAccess the Member Directory to connect with more than 2,700 EAST members around the world. Make sure your profile is up to date so that your colleagues can find you, too. Remember that you can add your speaking and research interests to the Speakers Bureau and join the growing list of EAST members who speak at local, national, and international conferences. Need a speaker? Use the directory to find your next presenter. Serve on a Committee or Ad Hoc TaskforceThe work of EASTs Divisions, Committees and Ad Hoc Task Forces keeps EAST strong and relevant. The call for volunteers is conducted annually each summer. Look for the email notification and choose a topic that fits your interests. Complete the online form by the deadline to be considered for an appointment. Connect on Social MediaJoin the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube for breaking news, reminders, relevant articles, and all the stories in between. Have a specific interest in trauma? EAST members engage across several Twitter accounts focused on discussing research, the field of trauma surgery, and injury control and violence prevention. Click here to learn more. Educational ResourcesEAST provides you with a variety of educational resources including access to the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery for a discounted annual rate of $98. Practice Management Guidelines are an EAST signature and are accessible on the website, as are the EAST Monthly Literature Reviews and articles in the Landmark Papers Resource. Find more information on the Education & Career Development page.EAST is on LinkedIn!Join the 790 EAST members who are already connected to EAST on LinkedIn! Build your network, connect with your peers, and stay updated on the latest EAST news. Search for Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and stay in touch!'