UM Shock Trauma Center Surgeon Helps Train Medics in Iraq

Dr. Thomas Scalea, the physician-in-chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, discusses his experience while flying on an aero-medical evacuation mission with the Air Force medics in Iraq in August to help shape future training for military medical teams worldwide.

Dr. Scalea flew on the mission as a lead contributor to the training for the Air Force's Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, known as C-STARS. Col. Sid Brevard, M.D., the director of C-STARS, provides some background on Dr. Scalea's trip, the relationship between the UM Shock Trauma Center and C-STARS and more.

Related Links:

UM Shock Trauma Center:
http://www.umm.edu/shocktrauma/index.htm

UM Surgeons Evaluate Treatment Options for Traumatic Aortic Injury:
http://www.umm.edu/news/releases/traumatic_aortic_injury.htm

Shock Trauma Helps Earthquake Survivors in China:
http://www.umm.edu/shocktrauma/returns_from_china.htm

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Science & Technology

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• scalea
• iraq
• military
• training
• ummc

[engine801]

yes we are..the best doctor in baltimore.he is a great guy.

[Midtown1616]

We are so fortunate to have Dr. Scalea here in Maryland!