Welcome to the Maryland Committee on Trauma
As the Maryland chapter of the American College of Surgeons, the MDCOT is dedicated to supporting injury prevention and ensuring optimal patient outcomes across all trauma centers in Maryland. Our mission encompasses advocacy, education, the creation of best practices, and continuous quality improvement. Together with ACS, we are committee to advancing the standards of trauma care and enhancing the health and safety of our communities.
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November 2026 Highlights
Crash Responder Safety Week
MDCOT acknowledges that Crash Responder Safety Week is an opportunity to make a difference for roadway safety during traffic incidents by teaching the motoring public about the common goal and responsibility for safe, quick clearance of crash scenes.
Thanksgiving Travel: Buckle Up ,Every Trip, Every Time
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend brings plenty to look forward to as it’s a time of both connection and celebration.
2026 MDCOT Paper Competition
The Maryland Committee on Trauma held their annual American College of Surgeons Trauma Resident and Fellow Paper Competition Saturday, November 7th at the R Adams Cowley Shock Center.
This year 10 highly competitive abstracts were submitted from the residency and fellowship programs of University of Maryland School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Congratulations to 1st place winner Jessica Titherington, MD, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for her Basic Laboratory Science abstract, “Enteroendocrine Cell Restoration Attenuates Inflammation Along the Brain-Gut Axis Following Traumatic Brain Injury”; 2nd place winner Joseph Calpin, MD, MS, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, for his abstract, “Circulating Proinflammatory MicroRNA’s Identify Host Response Phenotypes and Organ Dysfunction Trajectories Following Hemorrhagic Shock”; and 3rd place winner Jennifer Munley, MD, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine for her abstract, “Destructive Penetrating: The Burden of the Ostomy”.
Winners were awarded cash prizes and a token of remembrance for the day.
We extend our best to Dr. Titherington and Dr. Calpin as they now advance to the American College of Surgeons Region III Paper Competition on Saturday, December 5 th at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Dr. David Efron, ACS Region III State Chair, Dr. Raymond Fang, Maryland COT State Chair, and Dr. Mira Ghneim, Maryland COT Executive Vice Chair of Education, would like to thank all participants, committee members in attendance, and our distinguished panel of judges for making our 2026 competition a great success.
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Crafted with Care
Whether you are a surgeon looking to enhance your skills, a nurse seeking to advance your ATCN expertise, or a member of the public interested in education, the Maryland Committee on Trauma is committed to providing the resources you need. With our renowned classes and expert team, we aim to be your go-to destination for education and trauma care in the state of Maryland.
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