MultiCenter Trials Committee

Purpose: The multi-center trials group is open to all members of the WTA and was formed in order to review and/or research areas of trauma care where large numbers of patients are needed in order to answer clinically relevant questions. Studies performed and published by this group have a very high citation index in the Journal of Trauma. Currently, the group is focusing on prospective, descriptive studies but is uniquely situated to perform randomized studies in many areas of injury research. Click to view the MultiCenter Trials Committee information.

Chair: Krista Kaups, MD

The Nominating Committee shall be composed of three (3) members of the Association appointed by the President. These individuals should represent General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and another specialty. The Chairman of this Committee shall be the immediate past president. This committee shall submit a slate of nominees for the various offices of the Association to the annual meeting of the members.

Program Committee

The Program Committee shall consist of a Chairman and a Committee including a General Surgeon, an Orthopedic Surgeon, another specialist, and the Chairman of the Publications Committee (ex-officio), all appointed by the President. The Chairman is appointed for a two year term. This Committee will be responsible for the organization and conduct of the program at the annual meeting.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall consist of the Board of Directors. The secretary shall present to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting a list of candidates who have satisfied the requirements for membership. Upon approval of the Board of Directors, this group shall be then presented to the membership for its approval as previously outlined.

Publications Committee

The Publications Committee will consist of a Chairman and a Committee including a General Surgeon, an Orthopedic Surgeon, a Plastic Surgeon, another specialist, and the Chairman of the Program Committee (ex-officio), all appointed by the President. This committee will be responsible for reviewing all manuscripts submitted in association with presentations at the annual meeting and for choosing those which will be submitted to The Journal of Trauma. The Chairman will serve as the liaison to The Journal of Trauma. Should the Chairman not be an Editorial Consultant to The Journal of Trauma, the Chairman will consult with a member of the Editorial Board of The Journal of Trauma designated by the President.