Health Sciences Center in Morgantown , WV , as well as an off-site location .
The WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute has opened the facility to surgical trainees throughout the state and special forces , both on active duty and as part of the National Guard , to offer sustaining skills and refresher training for military and surgeons statewide . The renovation and expansion will allow the program to create more training opportunities for the next generation of WVU surgical residents and special forces medics .
“ This program has grown to have an impact across the world ,” said Daniel Grabo , MD , WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute trauma education director . “ We can provide training opportunities that simulate real-life scenarios in a way that prepares surgeons and the military to be able to respond when lives are on the line . We look forward to being able to expand our offerings in our new space so that we can continue to help others save lives .”
Image : WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute Fresh Tissue Training Program .
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