The Cutting Edge: An AAST Podcast
Episodes
Intergenerational Communication
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AAST Cutting Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Caroline Park and Dr. Susan Kartiko are joined by members of the AAST DEI Committee to tac...
Pediatric Readiness
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off the 2026 season of the AAST Cutting Edge Podcast, new hosts Dr. Caroline Park and Dr. Susan Kartiko launch this inaugural episode with a t...
Episode 12: Around the AAST - Disaster Committee
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, AAST Disaster Committee Chair Dr. Adam Fox discusses the intersection of trauma surgery, disaster response, emergency management, and...
Episode 11: So You Wanna Be a Trauma Medical Director
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Mark Seamon discusses the multifaceted role of a Trauma Medical Director (TMD), emphasizing the importance of communication, lead...
Episode 10: Trauma Tales with Dr. Ronald Stewart
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cutting Edge, AAST President Dr. Ronald Stewart discusses the complexities of being a trauma surgeon, including the emotional c...
Episode 9: Around the AAST - Women in Trauma Surgery
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Kimberly Davis discusses the origins and evolution of the Women in Trauma Surgery (WITS) program, highlighting its role in f...
Episode 8: Tools of the Trade- Emergency Surgery Course
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Nicole Stassen discusses the Emergency Surgery Course, its history, target audience, and the interactive learning experience it o...
Episode 7: Trauma Tales with Dr. Eileen Bulger
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cutting Edge, Dr. Jamie Coleman hosts Dr. Eileen Bulger, a past AAST President, to discuss the complexities of trauma surgery. ...
Episode 6: Tools of the Trade- Healthcare Economics
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Kristan Staudenmayer discusses the critical intersection of healthcare economics and trauma surgery. She emphasizes the need for ...
Episode 5: So You Wanna Be an AAST Associate Member
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 4: Around the AAST- Leadership Academy
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Marc DeMoya discusses the AAST Leadership Academy, which provides ongoing professional development for mid to senior level leader...
Episode 3: Tools of the Trade- Robotic Surgery
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Matt Martin discusses his passion for robotic surgery and its role in emergency general surgery. He explains the training pathway...
Episode 2: So You Wanna Be an Acute Care Surgery Fellow
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
Episode 1: Trauma Tales with Patrick M. Reilly, MD
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Patrick M. Reilly, MD shares his expertise and experiences in trauma surgery. The conversation covers topics such as mindset and prep...