FCOT Leadership
Chair
Nicholas Namias, MD, MBA, FACS, FCC
Ryder Trauma Center
Miami, FL
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Vice-Chairs
Andrew Kerwin, MD, FACS
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
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David Ciesla, MD, FACS
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
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ATLS
Mauricio Lynn, MD, FACS
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Promulgation and running of the ATLS program in Florida. Long term strategies to support existing sites, develop a process for evaluating applications for new sites. Collaboration with AFTC on ATCN.
Education
Luis Llerena, MD, FACS
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Promulgation and development of other programs of the ACS (ATOM, ASSET, DMEP, PHTLS) within the State. Evaluate and direct the annual Visiting Professor. Participation with Chapter activities for any trauma related education. Collaboration with the AFTC on related courses (e.g. TOPIC).
Public Safety
Michael Fabian, MD, FACS
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Promotion and development of trauma prevention strategies. Cooperative activities with Florida Health, related government entities, and other stakeholders on injury prevention.
Resident Paper Competition
Peter Pappas, MD, FACS
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Planning for and execution of the annual state competition. Develop long-term strategies to improve the competitive position of residents in the state for the regional competition.
Executive Office
Jennifer Starkey
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