AIIMS Raipur recognised for excellence in paediatric emergency care

Raipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur has achieved national recognition for its excellence in paediatric emergency care, training, and academic leadership at the 17th National Assembly of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (NAPEM) 2026 and the 4th Indian Academy of Pediatrics-Paediatric Emergency Medicine National Conference held in Hyderabad on March 28-29, 2026.

The conference organised by KIMS Cuddles Hospital at the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad, brought together leading experts, clinicians, and trainees from across the country to deliberate on advancements in paediatric emergency medicine.

In the run-up to the conference, the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Division of AIIMS Raipur conducted a comprehensive pre-conference workshop on Paediatric Triage and Paediatric Emergency Advanced Resuscitation Learning – Simulation Based (PEARLS) on March 27, 2026, at Malla Reddy Medical College for Women. The workshop was led by Dr. Anil K. Goel, Head of the Department of Paediatrics and In-Charge of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Division, who also served as the National Coordinator. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Jovin Chris Antony, the PIB stated.

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The workshop witnessed participation from 35 delegates from across India and focused on hands-on training in paediatric triage, advanced airway management, vascular access, point-of-care ultrasound, and trauma care. Simulation-based clinical scenarios formed a key component of the training, which was widely appreciated for its practical relevance and interactive delivery.

At the main conference, AIIMS Raipur recorded one of the largest institutional representations, comprising faculty members, senior residents, and junior residents, reflecting its growing prominence in the field of paediatric emergency medicine.

During the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Anil K. Goel was honoured for his pioneering contribution in establishing India’s first Doctorate of Medicine programme in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and for his leadership as Founder General Secretary and National Chairperson (2025–2026) of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics–Paediatric Emergency Medicine Chapter. Dr. Jovin Chris Antony was also felicitated for his academic contributions, particularly in coordinating the Doctorate of Indian Academy of Pediatrics Webinar Series.

The institute also secured notable academic distinctions. Dr. Bipin Bihari Rout won the First Prize in the Oral Paper Presentation category for his research on paediatric sepsis assessment. In the National Paediatric Emergency Medicine Residents Quiz, the team of Dr. Jovin Chris Antony and Dr. Asha Jyothi Penugonda secured the Runners-up position, while Dr. Himmat Ram Siyag and Dr. Mohit Devendra Jaiswal were awarded the Second Runners-up position.

Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retired), Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIIMS Raipur, congratulated the team for their outstanding achievements and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to advancing paediatric emergency medicine through sustained academic excellence, capacity building, and high-quality training initiatives.

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