Emergency Medicine DNB Courses

Introduction

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Amandeep Hospital is a critical care unit that functions round-the-clock to provide immediate medical attention to patients with life-threatening conditions. With a high patient load, advanced infrastructure, and an academic focus, the department plays a pivotal role in postgraduate training and holistic development of DNB Emergency Medicine students.

Mission

To train compassionate, competent, and skilled emergency physicians capable of managing all facets of acute care medicine with confidence, ethics, and clinical precision.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Emergency Medicine education, clinical services, and research, fostering future leaders in acute care delivery and disaster response.

Program Offered

• DNB Emergency Medicine (Recognized by NBEMS) under joint accreditation

Learning Objectives

Our postgraduate program is designed to equip trainees with:

• Proficiency in rapid assessment, diagnosis, and management of medical, surgical, paediatric, and trauma emergencies
• Competence in life-saving procedures and use of emergency diagnostics
• Ability to lead resuscitation, trauma codes, and disaster responses
• Clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making under pressure
• Engagement in academic research and evidence-based practice

Clinical Exposure

The department handles an average daily footfall of [X] patients across all specialties. Trainees gain direct experience in:

• Adult and paediatric medical emergencies
• Polytrauma and road traffic injuries
• Cardiovascular emergencies including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest
• Neurological conditions including stroke, seizures, and altered sensorium
• Toxicological and environmental emergencies
• Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
• Triage protocols and emergency response systems

Infrastructure

• Dedicated 25–30 bedded Emergency Unit
• Triage and resuscitation bays
• Paediatric, trauma, and isolation zones
• 24×7 diagnostic support: CT scan, portable X-ray, ultrasound, ABG, ECG
• Procedure room equipped for intubation, central line insertion, thoracostomy, and minor surgical interventions

Academic Activities

Structured teaching and learning activities include:

• Daily morning rounds and clinical handovers
• Weekly seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, and mortality reviews
• Simulation-based training: Code Blue drills, airway workshops, FAST ultrasound, ACLS/BLS/ATLS courses
• Guest lectures and interdisciplinary CMEs
• Thesis protocol development and support for publications
• Regular formative and summative assessments

Faculty

Dr. Kanwarjeet Singh

Senior Consultant Physician & Head Department of Internal Medicine Medical Director

MBBS, MD(Medicine)

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Dr. Paramjit Singh Kahlon

Senior Consultant - General & Laparoscopic Surgery

MBBS, MS(General Surgery), FMAS

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Dr. Sunil Dutt

Senior Consultant - Anaesthesiologist

MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology)

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Dr. Isha

Consultant Anaesthesiologist

MBBS,MD (Anaesthesia)

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The department is led by qualified and experienced faculty with expertise in:

• Trauma and critical care
• Cardiac and neuroemergencies
• Poisoning and disaster management
• Procedural training and emergency ultrasonography
• Academic mentoring and research supervision

Research and Innovation

• Support for thesis development and ICMR/STEMI projects
• Opportunities for case report and original research publication
• Conference participation (EMCON, SEMI, AIIMS Trauma Update, etc.)

Resident Life and Support

• Well-equipped duty rooms and library access
• Resident-friendly duty roster and mentorship system
• Access to simulation labs and skill-building sessions
• Institutional focus on mental health and work-life balance

Assessment & Evaluation

Trainees are assessed through:

• Logbook review and clinical performance
• Internal assessments and mock exams
• OSCE and Viva-based learning
• Thesis quality and presentation

Career Prospects

Graduates are equipped to serve as:

• Emergency Medicine Specialists in corporate hospitals, academic centres, and public healthcare systems
• Critical Care and Trauma Consultants
• Emergency faculty and researchers in teaching institutions
• Leaders in emergency preparedness and disaster management