Official Central COT Application Form - 2027 Cycle |
You must be a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons to be eligible for COT membership.
Before you Begin! Please prepare the following materials to complete this survey:
Before you Begin! Please prepare the following materials to complete this survey:
1. Headshot (JPEG, JPG, or PNG)
High-resolution color photo is preferred.
2. Current CV (PDF or Word Doc)
Please include all trauma-related experience in the last 5+ years.
Please include all trauma-related experience in the last 5+ years.
3. Short-answer Responses (250 words or less for each area)
The following are the current COT strategic priority areas:
The following are the current COT strategic priority areas:
- Advocacy: Local, State, or Federal (country) Level
- Injury Prevention
- Quality Program Improvement
- Rural Trauma
- Trauma Education
- Trauma System / Regional Medical Operations Coordination (RMOC) Development
You will be requested to provide specific background or experience for each area that applies to you.
4. Essay (500 words or less)
COT Mission:
The mission of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) is to develop and implement programs that support injury prevention and ensure optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. These programs incorporate advocacy, education, trauma center and trauma system resources, best practice creation, outcome assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
5. Three References - DUE June 5, 2026
Please briefly describe your motivation for joining the Central COT and the contributions you hope to make to further its mission.
COT Mission:
The mission of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) is to develop and implement programs that support injury prevention and ensure optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. These programs incorporate advocacy, education, trauma center and trauma system resources, best practice creation, outcome assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
5. Three References - DUE June 5, 2026
Each reference will complete a brief, standardized survey tailored to their relationship with you: Supervisor, COT Member, or Personal Reference. We are no longer requiring traditional letters of recommendation. Applicants are responsible for handling this solicitation.
Please download and save the appropriate PDF surveys linked below to use when requesting references.
Please download and save the appropriate PDF surveys linked below to use when requesting references.
- Reference 1 : Supervisor (Chair OR Division Chief OR Direct Supervisor)
- Reference 2 : A former or current Central COT Member OR A former or current Region Chief
- Reference 3 : Personal Choice
Estimated time to complete this survey is 15 minutes. You must complete this survey in its entirety in one sitting.
Deadline to be considered: June 5, 2026
If you have any questions or need assistance with this application, please email COT@facs.org