Department of Critical Care Medicine Celebrates 9 Years of Excellence
Lucknow: The Department of Critical Care Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) marked its 9th Foundation Day, celebrating nearly a decade of growth, innovation, and advanced critical care services. The event, witnessed the presence of faculty members, residents, nurses, paramedical staff, and distinguished guests.
Among those present were Prof. Avinash Agarwal, Dr. Shantanu Prakash, Dr. Soumitra Mishra, Dr. Sulekha Saxena, Dr. Suhail S. Siddiqui, Dr. Syed Nabeel Muzaffar, Dr. Armin Ahmed, Dr. V.R. Srivats, Dr. Trimirtulu, Dr. Shraddhanjali, and several other department members.
The ceremony was graced by Smriti Aparna U, Secretary of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh Government; the Director General of Medical Education; and KGMU Vice-Chancellor Padma Shri Prof. Sonia Nityanand, who served as chief guests.
In his welcome address, Prof. Avinash Agarwal presented the annual department report, highlighting its journey from its landmark establishment in 2017 to its current position as a leader in critical care education, research, and patient services.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand praised the department’s continuous pursuit of excellence. She said that the establishment of the Precision Medicine Unit (PMU) was a revolutionary beginning, but the institution must now aim higher.
“This unit should evolve into a world-class global reference centre, setting standards for personalised acute care. KGMU has the capability to lead India and showcase to the world how precision medicine can be seamlessly integrated into public health. This is not just an aspiration—it is our responsibility,” she emphasised.
Chief guest Smriti Aparna U issued a clear directive regarding the department’s future role. Stressing the state government’s expectations, she said KGMU must function as a nodal centre for developing critical care services and personalised treatment initiatives across Uttar Pradesh.
“This vision cannot remain confined to Lucknow. We must systematically train and guide new medical colleges and district hospitals, equipping them with protocols and knowledge developed here. The government is committed to supporting initiatives that transform this world-class model into a state-wide, standardised, high-quality care framework. Consider this your mandate,” she stated.
The event also featured a scientific session.
Dr. Ram E. Rajagopalan from the Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai, delivered a talk titled “The Art of Stillness in the Noise: Reflections from a Life in Critical Care.”
This was followed by a keynote address by Dr. Pradeep Rangappa of Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, on “Designing the ICU of Tomorrow: Technology, Sustainability and Safety.”
A major highlight of the ceremony was the award distribution for winners of ‘Criti-Khel’ and ‘Criti-Kalpana’, followed by the felicitation of outstanding departmental performers.
About the Department of Critical Care Medicine
Established in 2017, the Department of Critical Care Medicine at KGMU became the first such department in any government medical institution in India. It has emerged as a premier centre for patient care, academic training, and clinical research.
The department is known for its DM, PDCC, and PhD programmes and has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technology with critical care. In 2022, it pioneered the establishment of a dedicated Precision Medicine Unit (PMU) in the ICU, significantly boosting personalised therapy and modern critical care innovations.
As the department completes nine impactful years, it aims to further expand its footprint as a national and global benchmark in critical care excellence.
