In Partnership with UPSTATE Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA & Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK
KIMSHEALTH, hosts a three-year Emergency Medicine residency programme, with support from UPSTATE Medical University, NY, a United States Level 1 trauma centre and a one-year Emergency Medicine Foundation Programme in association with Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK.
Our mission at KIMSHEALTH Department of Emergency Medicine Residency Program is to foster the clinical, humanistic, and professional development of today’s residents so that they will become tomorrow’s leaders.
A 3 year Residency program in Emergency Medicine in collaboration with Royal College of Emergency Medicine (UK). The doctors will undergo a highly supervised clinical and academic training of one-year duration known as Emergency Medicine Foundation Program (EMFP). EMFP trainees and their supervisors can record and sign off skills and competencies on the online NHS Portfolio with RCEM oversight, which remains as permanent record of training. The total course duration is 3 years, in which one year will be dedicated to Emergency Medicine Foundation Program.
During the 3 years of Residency Program, trainees along with the MEM & EMFP program can prepare and gain their Membership in the College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) which is a recognized postgraduate qualification in the UK, with further opportunities to join higher specialist training in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates must possess MBBS degree from an accredited University and the Medical license must be registered with the Medical Council of India at the time of enrolment to the program.
Application Process
- Candidates will be selected based on merit following an entrance exam and an interview in person.
- Last date for submission of applications will be May 8th, 2023
- Application Opens on - August 21, 2025
- Application Closes on - September 5, 2025
- Interview Exam & Interview - September 8, 2025
- Final Selection Declaration - September 10, 2025
- Acceptance of seat by candidates and Fees Payment - September 12, 2025
- Payment of Fees: Course Commencement - September 15, 2025
Highlights
- Rotation among Emergency Departments in KIMSHEALTH hospitals including the flagship hospital, KIMSHEALTH Hospital Trivandrum, the only NABH accredited ED in south Kerala
- One year Emergency Medicine Foundation Programme in association with Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK. KIMSHEALTH is the only institution in Kerala to have association with Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK to conduct EMFP.
- Training in BLS, ACLS & PALS as KIMSHEALTH is an accredited ITC by American Heart Association and in ATLS.
- ED with all modern resuscitative equipment including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ultrasound machine etc.
- Academic sessions by international and national faculty trained in Emergency Medicine
- Structured training for MRCEM, UK
- Opportunities in simulation training and disaster management
- Access to national & international journals in emergency medicine
- 1 month observer-ship at the Emergency Department, Upstate, New York
Course Fees
- As per the Institution policy.
Stipend
- 1st Year – Rs.53,000/ month
- 2nd Year – Rs. 54,000/ month
- 3rd Year – Rs.55,000/ month
