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 |
Authority: Education Article, §13-509, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 24, 1997 (24:6 Md. R. 488)
Regulation .03F amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)
Regulation .13A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .13F amended as an emergency provision effective June 1, 2006 (33:15 Md. R. 1277); amended permanently effective October 23, 2006 (33:21 Md. R. 1679)
Regulation .15A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .15B amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)
Regulation .17A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulations .20 and .21 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 7, 1997 (24:25 Md. R. 1718); adopted permanently effective March 9, 1998 (25:5 Md. R. 371)
Regulation .20 amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .20D amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)
Chapter revised effective July 1, 2018 (45:9 Md. R. 463)
Regulation .03C amended effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 714)
Regulation .13A, B amended effective April 17, 2023 (50:7 Md. R. 302)