Unique Opportunities and Key Programs
Units
Trauma Resuscitation Unit (TRU)
A specialized unit that allows the timely and efficient evaluation and treatment of all trauma patients arriving at STC.
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Critical Care Resuscitation Unit (CCRU)
The only unit in the country designated for rapid evaluation and treatment of critically ill patients with time-sensitive conditions transferred from other institutions within the tri-state area.
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Educational Opportunities
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
STC and UMMC, together, support one of the nation's largest extracorporeal life support programs. We provide both Venoarterial (VA) and Venovenous (VV) ECMO support to patients. Our fellows take an active role in learning and managing this type of advanced mechanical support.
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Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS)
Often referred to as “liver dialysis” or “albumin dialysis,” MARS is a treatment used for acute, fulminant liver failure. Here at STC, it is utilized to support select patients with liver failure as a bridge to recovery or transplantation.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
The use of CRRT is common amongst our trauma and medical patient populations. Unlike many institutions and intensive care units where nephrology manages CRRT, at STC the critical care teams are responsible for CRRT. Fellows receive didactic and hands-on education on the fine points of managing CRRT and become proficient at it during their fellowship.
Training Opportunities
As a part of the fellowship training at STC, you will be completing the following courses:
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor Course
- Mastering Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Course
- Basic Endovascular Skills in Trauma (BEST) Course
- Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) Course
- Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) Course
- Core Concepts of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Course
And, you will have the opportunity to take the following courses:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
- Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (DMEP) Course
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Course
- Leading Edge: Echocardiography and Ultrasound Course
Key Programs
Violence Prevention Program
A program focused on decreasing the severity and frequency of recidivism for violence and violent crimes in Baltimore by encouraging conflict resolution and community relationship building.
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Shock Trauma Go Team
A physician-led team that travels to the scene to treat severely injured patients. The Go Team is a specialized team, committed to ensuring the patient receives optimal trauma care when circumstances at the scene will prevent the patient from getting to definitive care in a rapid fashion. This team exemplifies Dr. Cowley’s Golden Hour philosophy.
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The Center for Shock, Trauma, and Anesthesiology Research (STAR-ORC)
STAR is a multidisciplinary research and educational center dedicated to the study of trauma. STAR helps to support ongoing research by our fellows.
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C-STARS (Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills)
STC and the armed forces have had a long-standing relationship. STC partners with Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Maryland National Guard, and the U.S. Air Force to help train our military personnel in trauma and critical prior to their deployment.
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Simulation Centers
There are two high-fidelity simulation centers shared by UMMC and STC that provide state of the art teaching facilities for trainees. Didactic and hands-on experience in these facilities occurs regularly as part of the educational curriculum during the fellowship.