The Cutting Edge: An AAST Podcast

Jan 14 2025 6 ep. 19 mins 3

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Dive into the dynamic world of trauma, acute care, and emergency general surgery with 'The Cutting Edge,' a podcast created by surgeons, for surgeons.

Brought to you by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, join us as we explore interviews with industry experts, dissect cutting-edge technologies, and uncover the human side of life beyond the operating room. Stay ahead of the curve with The Cutting Edge, where every episode equips surgeons with essential knowledge for the modern medical landscape.

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Episode 6: Tools of the Trade- Healthcare Economics

Jan 14 2025 19 mins

In this episode, Dr. Kristan Staudenmayer discusses the critical intersection of healthcare economics and trauma surgery. She emphasizes the need for surgeons to understand financial aspects to advocate effectively for their patients. The conversation explores the role of the Healthcare Economics Committee, the challenges posed by Relative value units (RVUs) in measuring surgical w

Episode 5: So You Wanna Be an AAST Associate Member

Nov 19 2024 17 mins

In this episode, Dr. Ryan Dumas discusses his journey to becoming an Associate Member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and the benefits of involvement in the organization. He highlights the importance of engagement, networking, and leadership development for early-career surgeons. Dr. Dumas emphasizes the value of community support and the opportunities

Episode 4: Around the AAST- Leadership Academy

Sep 11 2024 18 mins

In this episode, Dr. Marc DeMoya discusses the AAST Leadership Academy, which provides ongoing professional development for mid to senior level leaders in acute care surgery. The academy aims to enhance leadership and administrative skills through core content modules and specialized sessions. The application process requires applicants to be fellows or associate members of the AAS

Episode 3: Tools of the Trade- Robotic Surgery

Jul 30 2024 19 mins

In this episode, Dr. Matt Martin discusses his passion for robotic surgery and its role in emergency general surgery. He explains the training pathway for surgeons interested in learning robotic surgery and highlights the advantages of robotic surgery in emergency general surgery cases. Dr. Martin also introduces the AAST Robo-Tracs program, a year-long training program for acute c

Episode 2: So You Wanna Be an Acute Care Surgery Fellow

Jun 24 2024 19 mins

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Savage discusses the field of Acute Care Surgery and the advantages of pursuing a career in this field. She describes Acute Care Surgery as the special forces of general surgery, dealing with the sickest patients. She also explains the difference between the traditional path and the AAST fellowship for aspiring acute care surgeons. The AAST fellowship

Episode 1: Trauma Tales with Patrick M. Reilly, MD

May 16 2024 20 mins

In this episode, Patrick M. Reilly, MD shares his expertise and experiences in trauma surgery. The conversation covers topics such as mindset and preparation in the operating room, the importance of trajectory determination in penetrating trauma cases, the use of checklists, and the mental skills of surgery. Dr. Reilly emphasizes the value of learning from challenging cases and the