Trauma & Critical Care Surgery

Division of Trauma & Critical Care

Dr. Michael Shapiro

Drs. Nabil Issa & Michael Mastellar

Dr. Steven Schwulst

Clinical

The division’s volume continues to grow, particularly with emergency general surgery and surgical intensive care services. The division added a sixth faculty member, Dr. Anne Stey, in August to help cover the increasing patient census. Research

Dr. Steven Schwulst received a NIH R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for his project titled, “The Role of Monocyte and Microglia Interaction in the Evolution of Traumatic Brain InjuryInduced Neurodegeneration.” This study examines traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and related immune functions to evaluate potential therapies and supportive care for patients afflicted with this morbid disorder. Dr. Anne Stey, the newest faculty member, will build her research program in outcomes and translational research and have membership in the Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC). Dr. Mamta Swaroop continues her work with the Northwestern Trauma and Surgical Initiative. The program spread from Southeast Asia to Cambodia and partners with Worldmate Hospital in evaluating the feasibility of lay person, first responder trauma training in the rural community of Battambang. With over 1300 educated in Chicago and the western suburbs, the TRUE (Trauma Responders Unify to Empower) Communities Course is also taught in Mississippi and Bolivia. In Bolivia, with the support of the Departmental Ministry of Health and Hospital Leadership, a perioperative registry is being implemented in addition to the trauma registry in 5 hospitals. In India, her team continues the sustainable development of surgical capacity in rural Nanakpur, Haryana.

Left to right: Dr. Joseph Posluszny, Christine Schilling, Brittany Cook, Erinn White, Dr. Nabil Issa, Dr. Anne Stey, Dr. Steven Schwulst, Dr. Mamta Swaroop, Dr. Michael Shapiro

Education

The division continues to receive competitive applicants for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship. New fellows in the program are Drs. David Testrake and Giang (Zane) Quach. Dr. Testrake completed his residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine while Dr. Quach completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital Program. The graduating fellows accepted the following full-time roles: Michael Mastellar joined Mercy Health/University of Illinois Rockford and Alexander Johnston joined Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Other Highlights

Dr. Swaroop was named the Director of the Center for Global Surgery in the Institute for Global Health. The Center for Global Surgery aims to improve access to essential surgical care by addressing the barriers to care through innovation, research, education, policy, and advocacy. The center’s goal is to train the next generation of global health leaders and build sustainable capacity in regions with health inequities.

Dr. Mamta Swaroop