NameMission/Purpose
CNTR (Coalition for National Trauma Research)The Coalition for National Trauma Research was established in 2014 by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Western Trauma Association, and the National Trauma Institute. The American Burn Association, Orthopedic Trauma Association, Society of Trauma Nurses, Military Health System Strategic Partnership of the ACS, and the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network have all recently joined as well.
AAST (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma) www.aast.org https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/pages/default.aspxThe American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of trauma surgery and critical care. Conferences and Publications: - Annual Meeting: AAST hosts an annual meeting where members can present research, discuss advances in trauma care, and participate in educational sessions. - Journal: The organization publishes the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, which features peer-reviewed research, reviews, and clinical studies related to trauma and acute care.
EAST (Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma) http://www.east.org https://www.east.org/education-resources/east-monthly-literature-reviewsThe Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is a professional organization focused on advancing the field of trauma surgery, particularly in the eastern United States.
WEST (Western Trauma Association) https://www.westerntrauma.org/he Western Trauma Association (WTA) is a professional organization dedicated to the improvement of trauma care in the Western regions of the United States. It focuses on fostering advancements in trauma surgery and related fields through research, education, and advocacy.
OTA (Orthopaedic Trauma Association) OTA.org https://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/pages/default.aspxOTA aims to empower the orthopaedic trauma community to provide high-quality patient care and strives for global excellence in the care of orthopaedic trauma patients. They publish Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma https://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/pages/default.aspx
Society of Trauma Nurses
National Trauma Institute
American Burn Association
American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network
MHSSPACS (Military Health System Strategic Partnership of the ACS)