Dr. Venugopalan PP
Transforming Emergency Medical Care in India and Beyond
Currently Serving as the Director of Emergency Medicine at Aster DM Healthcare and Deputy Director of MIMS Academy.
as a pioneer in emergency medical care, Dr. Venugopalan P.P. has dedicated his career to enhancing healthcare outcomes through innovation, education, and community engagement.
Working History
- Lecturer in General Surgery – TD Medical College, Alleppy (1988 – 1989)
- Resident Anesthetist – KPM Hospital & Research Center, Down Hill, Malappuram (1991 – 1994
- Junior Anesthetist – National Hospital & Research Center, Calicut (1994 – 1996)
- Secretary – ISA Calicut Branch (1994 – 1995)
- Lecturer in Anesthesiology – Government Medical College, Calicut (1996 – 1998)
- President – ISA Calicut (1996)
- Organizing Secretary – Resuscitation 1997 (South Indian CME on Resuscitation) (1997)
- Consultant Anesthesiologist – Institute of ENT & Head & Neck Surgeries, Calicut (1998 – 2001)
- Visiting Consultant – Anesthesiology at Malabar Hospitals & Urology Center, Calicut (1998 – 2001)
- Consultant – Clinical Anesthesia at MIMS, Calicut (2001 – 2006)
- Postgraduate Teaching Faculty – Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine (MIMS) (2003 – 2006)
- Director – MIMS School of Resuscitation (2003 – 2007)
- Coordinator – MIMS Academy (2005 – 2008)
- Chief & Consultant – Emergency Medicine (2006 – Present)
- Program Committee Chairman – RagRang (IMA State Cultural Fest) (2006)
- Program Committee Chairman – “Suvarna Sangamam” (Golden Jubilee Celebration of Calicut Medical College) (2007)
- Chairman – IMA Cultural Wing (2007 – 2008)
- General Convener – IMA AMS, Calicut Branch (2008)
- State Secretary – IMA Act Force & Accident Care Cell (2010, 2011, 2013)
- State President – Society for Emergency Medicine in India (2010 – 2012, 2013 – 2014)
- Founder & State Executive Director – ANGELS International Foundation (2011)
- Founder & Executive Director – ANGELS International Trust (2011)
- Organized Mega Disaster Management Mock Drills – Calicut International Airport & Beypore Port (2011, 2013)
- Compiled, Edited & Published National EMS Protocol (2015)
- National Chair – EMS Division, Society for Emergency Medicine in India (Since 2014)
- Lead Consultant – Emergency Medicine, Aster Group of Hospitals (Since 2014)
- Postgraduate Teacher – Emergency Medicine, National Board of Examination (Since 2014)
- Chairman – Code Blue Committee, Aster MIMS, Calicut (Since 2019)
- Initiated & Established the RRR Medical Dispatch System (2022)
- Established a 100-Bed Makeshift ICU at Aster MIMS, Calicut During COVID-19 Pandemic (2021 – 2022)
- Played a Key Role in Providing Golden Hour Care for 49 Injured Trauma Victims in the Calicut Airport Plane Crash (2020)
- Guinness World Record – Hands-Only CPR Training (2019)
- Course Director & Faculty – National Workshop on Emergency Medical Care in Dermatological Emergencies (ASICON Delhi, 2019)
- Course Director & Faculty – National Workshop on Emergency Medical Care in Dermatological Emergencies (Cuticon Kozhikode, 2018)
- Chairman & Mastermind – Aster International Emergency Medicine Conclave Series (EmergenZ 1.0 – 2022, EmergenZ 2.0 – 2023, EmergenZ 3.0 – 2024)
- Chairman – Scientific Committee, QPICON State Conference (2024)
- Vice Chairman – IMA ELS Program, Kerala State (2025)
- Vice Chairman – IMA Cultural Wing, Kerala State (2025)
- Chief & Consultant – Emergency Medicine (Since 2006)
- National Chair – EMS Division, Society for Emergency Medicine in India (Since 2014)
- Lead Consultant – Emergency Medicine, Aster Group of Hospitals (Since 2014)
- Postgraduate Teacher – Emergency Medicine, National Board of Examination (Since 2014)
- Chairman – Code Blue Committee, Aster MIMS, Calicut (Since 2019)
- Designed & Established the Aster Medical Simulation Center
- Designed & Implemented 20+ Unique Skill & Simulation Workshops for Doctors, Nurses & Paramedics
- Developed & Established International Emergency Medicine Departments in Aster Group of Hospitals
- Initiated & Established the International Emergency Training Program – Masters in Emergency Medicine (GWU-USA)
- Established Two-Year EMS Training – EMT Paramedic Level
- Initiated & Developed India’s First Community-Based Ambulance Network & Pre-Hospital Care Services – ANGELS
- Designed & Implemented a Comprehensive Training Program for Emergency Vehicle Operators – ANGELS
- Initiated & Provided Comprehensive Emergency Medical Care Training for Health Service Doctors – Government of Kerala
- Trained Over 2,00,000 Laypeople in First Responder Programs in Kerala (Last Decade)
- Established & Implemented Various ED-Based Workshops
Awards
- Sukran Star Volunteer Doctor – International Award (2023)
- American Academy of Emergency Physicians India (AAEMI) – for Best community based ambulance network in India 2013
- First EMS Asia International Award (2013)
- AIIMS Entrepreneurship Award (2013)
- Dr Sharan Cardiology IMA National excellence award 2024
- Best Doctor Award – IMA (2022)
- Quality Champion National Award (2017)
- SEMI Bravery Award (2016)
- APJ Abdul Kalam Leadership Award (2016)
- MSS Social Service Award (2016)
- SEMI National Award for Excellence in Emergency Medicine (2015)
- Meritorious Service Award – Lions Club (2014)
- Rajiv Gandhi Jeevan Raksha Award (2013)
- Father of Emergency Medicine in Kerala Award (2013)
- Indian College of Emergency Medicine – Training Champion (2013)
- Vocational Professional Excellence Award – Rotary Club (2010, 2014)
- Trauma Care Society – Meritorious Service Award (2010)
The master mind and the master trainer in World guinness record breaking CPR training program in Kochi on 16 th November 2019.
The program was organised by Angels international foundation , IMA Kochi , District Admin and American Heart Association .
Program called “Heartbeat” trained 28,563 high school and plus one students in Hands only CPR in 8 hours and established world guinness record
Dr. Venu is not only a dedicated doctor but also a passionate artist and writer. His love for literature has led him to author several books and contribute to chapters in academic textbooks, showcasing his diverse talents and deep commitment to sharing knowledge.
Dr. Venu played a pivotal role in the golden hour management of 48 victims involved in the Calicut Airport plane crash on August 7, 2020. He led the mass casualty management efforts at Aster MIMS, Calicut.
Hello I'm Dr. Venugopalan
“I am a doctor with a deep passion for art and science, always eager to take on challenges and explore new horizons. I find joy in movies and empowering others. Introducing modern Emergency Medicine in Kerala was a proud milestone, but my greatest treasure is the students I’ve mentored and the love I share with family and friends.”
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