Welcome to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (STC)
Maryland’s only Primary Adult Trauma Resource Center (PARC)
at the heart of Maryland’s unique Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
A Message from the STC Physician-in-Chief
About the STC
STC is the nation’s first and only integrated trauma hospital that is dedicated to the management of severely injured trauma patients, seeing more than 7000 admissions annually with a remarkable 95 percent survival rate. Founded by Dr. R Adams Cowley in the early 1970s, he developed the concept and coined the term the “Golden Hour,” a concept that has shaped the delivery of modern trauma care. As pioneers in the treatment of shock, providing state-of-the-art care to the critically ill patient is a foundational tenet of our program.
In addition to providing exceptional patient care, the mission of STC continues to foster groundbreaking research, develop innovative therapies, and create novel programs that improve the educational experience of our trainees and the lives of our patients.
Educational Tracks
As the largest and preeminent training program for future leaders in the fields of trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care, STC offers several educational tracks. The educational opportunities are abundant and while the fellowship is challenging, there are no better-prepared physicians than those who train and learn at STC.
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Our Mission
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