Md. Code Regs. 30.08.05.06
PARC | I | II | III | ED | |
The Trauma Medical Director (TMD) shall: | |||||
A. Be an expert in and committed to the care of the injured with a special interest in trauma care; | E | E | E | E | NA |
B. Be board certified in general surgery or other surgical specialties; | E | E | E | E | NA |
C. Be able to devote the time needed to fulfill the TMD responsibilities as delineated in COMAR; | E | E | E | D | NA |
D. Have the following educational preparation and clinical experience: | |||||
(1) Successful completion of advanced specialty training in trauma care or Trauma/Critical Care fellowship for at least 1 year; | E | E | E | D | NA |
(2) Demonstrated experience at a designated Level I Trauma Center in trauma systems management, trauma research, and quality management functions; and | E | D | NA | NA | NA |
(3) Documented interest in trauma center or trauma system issues as evidenced by education, publications, professional experience, and involvement in planning and prevention efforts; | E | D | D | D | NA |
E. Maintain membership and active participation in local, regional, state or national trauma-related activities and trauma organizations; | E | E | E | E | NA |
F. Participate in trauma educational activities such as: | |||||
(1) Trauma/Critical Care fellowship programs; | E | D | NA | NA | NA |
(2) Undergraduate medical education; | E | E | NA | NA | NA |
(3) Continuing education; and | E | E | E | E | NA |
(4) ATLS® courses; | E | E | E | E | NA |
G. Participate in trauma research and publication efforts; and | E | E | D | D | NA |
H. Demonstrate active participation in the resuscitation of multi system trauma patients, or surgery of multi system trauma patients or both. | E | E | E | E | NA |
Md. Code Regs. 30.08.05.06