A Colombian Surgeon Will Lead a Giant of Emergency Medicine
The Colombian surgeon Paula Ferrada, based in the United States, was elected President-Elect of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), one of the largest and most specialized organizations in trauma care in the hospital sector, with direct influence on clinical research, medical training, and the development of care standards in trauma surgery and acute care.

TL;DR
- Colombian surgeon Paula Ferrada elected President-Elect of EAST.
- EAST is a large, specialized organization in hospital trauma care.
- The organization influences clinical research, medical training, and care standards in trauma surgery.