It is not surprising that UCSD Trauma Center frequently gets international attention especially in the area of trauma care. With our roots in medical education and research, we have been maintaining our reputation responding to trauma victims for almost 25 years. We are a world-renowned Level I Trauma Center since 1984.
Recently we were notified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee of Trauma that half of the globe away, a trauma team from Bhumiboladjlyadej Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand had made a special request to arrange a visit to tour the organized trauma system in the U.S. and they specifically chose our trauma center as a place to start.
In this photo (from left to right): Dr. Yodruk Prasert, Dr. Chatchai Soonthornthum, Dr. Kamol Wattanakrai, Dr. Raul Coimbra, Dr. Vibul Trakulhoon, Dr. Vudhjpong Sudhasaneya, Dr. Nipon Ruthapichairak.
Dr. Jay Doucet shows visiting surgeons our trauma bay and how we handle trauma service traffic.
The trauma team from Thailand receiving a warm welcome from Chief of Trauma, Dr. Raul Coimbra.
Dr. Jay Doucet introduces state-of-the-art medical devices used in trauma resuscitation.
The visiting surgeons get a closer look at medical supplies.
The Thai doctors with close observation are now receiving information at Surgical Critical Care Unit.
Dr. Jay Doucet shows the Thai doctors our readiness in front of Disaster Preparedness Depot.
The Thai doctors get a chance to take a photo with Dr. Bruce Potenza, Director of Regional Burn Center after touring the Burn Unit.