Sec. 30.08.05.06. Trauma Medical Director

	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