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Critical Care Medicine

DM – Critical Care Medicine

PG Admission Intake: 03 Seats

Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate super-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-SS merit.

Overview
The Department of Critical Care Medicine is a specialized unit dedicated to the management of patients with life-threatening conditions requiring comprehensive and continuous monitoring, advanced life support, and multidisciplinary care. Our department is typically staffed by intensivists, NPCC, critical care nurses, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care round the clock.
  • A 67-bedded ICU represents a large, tertiary-level facility capable of handling a high volume and wide spectrum of critically ill patients, including medical, surgical, trauma and obstetric cases.
  • Each bed is equipped with advanced ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, infusion pumps, and access to life-support technologies such as dialysis facility, bedside bronchoscopy and bedside ultrasonography.
  • The ICU is staffed by a team of intensivists, residents, NPCC, specialized nurses (often with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for high-acuity cases), physiotherapists, dieticians, and ancillary staff.
  • The team operates 24/7, ensuring rapid response to emergencies and continuous patient monitoring.
  • State-of-the-art technology and infrastructure at par with international standards.
  • Functioning in both open and Closed ICU model for optimal patient care and safety.
  • Emphasis on holistic growth, including patient care, teaching, training, and research.
  • Robust infection prevention and control measures.
  • Comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, including perioperative, trauma, and obstretic patient.
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  • Dedicated rapid response and critical patient transport teams for intra-hospital transfers and emergencies.
  • Facilities for family counseling, patient and family education, and psychological support, including dedicated counseling areas.
  • Rehabilitation and follow-up outpatient services for patients’ post-ICU discharge.
  • Our departments offer postgraduate & Superspecialized training (fellowship,DM)and are involved in regular academic activities, including teaching, workshops, and research projects.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary discussions, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • State-of-the-art technology and infrastructure at par with international standards.
  • Functioning in both open and Closed ICU model for optimal patient care and safety.
  • Emphasis on holistic growth, including patient care, teaching, training, and research.
  • Robust infection prevention and control measures.
  • Comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, including perioperative, trauma, and obstretic patient.

FACULTY

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Dr Sonika Agarwal
Professor & Head
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Dr. Nand Kishore
Professor
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Dr. Sonu Sama
Associate Professor
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Dr. Amit Kumar Lall
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Sourabh Kumar
Assistant Professor
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.