Provide leadership and oversight of the clinical,educational and investigative missions of the Trauma, Surgical Critical Careand Acute Care Surgery Division.
Center Development:

• Development and oversight of the Banner trauma centers and coordination of an inclusive Banner Trauma System across all Arizona regions.
• State, regional and national legislative and governmental interfaces to facility system development, integration and collaboration. Function to enhance standardization and collaboration to encourage efficiencies and quality of care.
• Facilitates development and implementation of patient care guidelines utilizing state of the art expertise and innovations.
• Evaluate opportunities for growth and need for additional trauma centers to enhance Banner’s reputation and impact.
• Provide leadership for facility ACS verification and AzDHS trauma center designation in close affiliation with facilities and respective medical directors and program managers.
• Lead system-wide PI program integration and collaboration. Provide system-wide peer review oversight.
  Faculty Affairs:
  The Chief of Trauma is responsible for recruitment, management, compensation and retention of faculty in consideration of UA, UAHS, College, and B—UMG strategic plans and initiatives in balance of the multiple, tripartite mission of the University.
  Research Programs:
  The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery has the responsibility to encourage and support research creativity and productivity within the department, across the College and UAHS and with the College’s key partners.
  Patient Care Programs:
  The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery is the clinical role model and leader of the department’s clinical activities. The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery works with the Department Chair to coordinate the clinical activities of the department. The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery is responsible for maintaining appropriate standards of care appropriate to the discipline.
  Finances and Budget:
  The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery is responsible for ensuring the fiscal accountability and sustainability of the department working with the College’s Business Affairs Office.
  
  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
  The Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery is responsible for encouraging and supporting diversity among a Department’s constituents, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance and work in partnership with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.