Join the Movement!
Get ready to participate in a variety of fitness activities (running, biking, swimming, etc.) and wellness practices (mindfulness, social connection) alongside fellow surgeons from across various institutions. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bond, improve your health, and contribute to the advancement of surgical innovation and patient care.
The Fitness & Wellness Challenge will open soon!
Those that register can participate by:
- Workouts: Engage in physical activities to boost your fitness and well-being. Log your running, hiking, walking, swimming, and cycling in miles, and rowing in kilometers to earn points. Points are allocated based on the distance covered in each activity, encouraging a healthier, more active lifestyle.
- Wellness activities: Prioritize your well-being by participating in various wellness activities. Earn points for staying hydrated (number of 16oz bottles of water consumed), fostering social connections (number of phone calls, coffee breaks, or meals share with friends and family), and practicing mindfulness (minutes spent meditating, doing yoga, deep breathing, reading/audiobooks, journaling, video games, listening to podcast, or whatever hobby brings you joy). These diverse activities contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle, promoting overall wellness.
REGISTRATION
- For residents (members and non-members), the minimum donation is $50 per person.
- Attending physicians (members and non-members) can join the fun with a minimum donation of $100 per person.
- Medical Students with a minimum donation of $15 per person.
- Family and friends can also participate with a minimum donation of $100 per person.
Competition takes place January 30th – February 2nd, 2025
Everyone is welcome! Register as an individual or team from a single institution.
AAS Members • Non-AAS Members • Medical Students • Family and Friends
Winners to be announced at the 20th Annual Academic Surgical Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11-13, 2025.
SWAG
Everyone can purchase swag and support the AAS Foundation! (A portion of the sale proceeds go to the AAS Foundation)
#GetOffYourAAS! Check Back for Swag Store Products
PRIZES
Winning individuals and teams will also receive personalized #GetOffYourAAS! sweatshirts and water bottles with their teams’ names.
We will post updates on the AAS & AASF websites and X using the hashtag #GetOffYourAAS!
Help raise money for academic research with your participation! Or sponsor a participant to show your support.
The 2025 ‘Get Off Your AAS!’ Fitness and Wellness Challenge is hosted by the AAS Foundation. All participant support will be considered a donation to the AASF and is tax-deductible.
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