Surgeons Agree on Trauma Staffing

ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo explains the work it took to reach agreement with the American College of Surgeons that Level IV trauma centers require staffing by emergency physicians.

ACS COT Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: Level IV Trauma Center Standards (2026): https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/quality/verification-review-and-consultation-program/standards/

ACEP Frontline: ACEP Advocacy Win for Physicians with Dr. Tony Cirillo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acep-advocacy-win-for-physicians-with-dr-tony-cirillo/id1063793120?i=1000779756418