| Welcome to the Division of Trauma and Critical Care, LAC+USC Medical Center Trauma is the leading cause of death in persons under the age of 40 and affects a substantial percentage of the US population of all ages. The estimated national annual cost for the healthcare of trauma victims exceeds 200 billion US dollars.The LAC+USC Trauma Center, a level I American College of Surgeons-approved Trauma Center, is one of the largest in the United States. Over 4500 patients are evaluated annually by our dedicated division of Trauma and Critical Care with nine full time faculty members. This division coordinates the often complicated care of critically injured patients with other subspecialties.We train three critical care fellows and several research fellows every year. Participation at national and international symposia is mandatory and we publish several articles each year.Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive health care, to offer top quality education of students, residents, and fellows and to engage in research in the field of Trauma and Critical Care.The LAC+USC Trauma Center has a formal affiliation with the US Navy for training of navy medical, nursing, and paramedical personnel in the field of Trauma.Through this website, visitors will be able to get a feel of the rich academic and clinical environment offered at our medical center. In addition, future critical care fellows and research fellows will be able to evaluate our program.
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