Thomas M. Scalea

Thomas M. Scalea is The Honorable Francis X. Kelly Distinguished Professor of Trauma Surgery at the University of Maryland, where he serves as Director of the Program in Trauma and Physician-in-Chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He also holds the role of System Chief for Critical Care Services across the University of Maryland Medical System's 18 ICUs. Dr. Scalea earned his BA from the University of Virginia (1974), MD from Medical College of Virginia (1978), completed residency in General Surgery at Upstate Medical Center (1983), and a Critical Care/Trauma fellowship at New York Medical College (1984).

His research focuses on advancing trauma surgery, critical care protocols, and resuscitation science. Key interests include damage control surgery, hemorrhagic shock management, and military/civilian trauma system integration. His recent work emphasizes predictive analytics in trauma resuscitation and innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Scalea's publications predominantly explore trauma system optimization, critical care innovations, and evidence-based surgical protocols, with consistent themes of hemorrhage control and resuscitation efficiency.

Scientific Awards:

• NIAF Award (2010)
• Lifetime Achievement Award in Trauma Resuscitation Science (2011)

He leads the Program in Trauma and founded CSTARS, training over 4,000 military personnel. His clinical work includes 600+ annual operations and oversight of a 300-bed critical care network. No specific grants or student advisees are detailed in the source text.