associate consultant Emegency Medicine

Job Profile of Emergency Medicine in India

Core Responsibilities

• Immediate patient care: Diagnose and treat acute medical and surgical emergencies such as trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, poisoning, and strokes.
• Stabilization & resuscitation: Provide rapid interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
• Leadership in ED: Supervise junior doctors, nurses, and paramedics; ensure smooth patient flow in the Emergency Department.
• Coordination: Collaborate with other specialties (ICU, surgery, cardiology, radiology) for seamless patient management.
• Disaster management: Prepare and lead emergency response protocols during mass casualty incidents.
• Education & training: Mentor medical staff, participate in clinical teaching, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills Required

• Clinical agility: Ability to make life-saving decisions within seconds.
• Composure under pressure: Managing chaotic, high-stakes environments.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge: Expertise across cardiology, trauma, toxicology, pediatrics, and critical care.
• Communication & leadership: Directing teams and reassuring patients/families.
• Protocol adherence: Following national/international standards (AERB, HTM, NFPA, ISO, etc.) for compliance and safety.

Qualifications & Pathways

• MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine or MRCEM