Empowering the Future of Emergency Medicine
At Vadamalayan Hospital @ Dindigul, our educational framework is designed to provide in-depth clinical knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership skills in the field of emergency care. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of emergency medicine professionals through globally-aligned academic standards and practical exposure.
Our SEMI-MEM program follows an industry-relevant curriculum structured by the Society for Emergency Medicine, India (SEMI) and is aligned with international benchmarks, making it one of the most trusted emergency medicine training programs in Tamil Nadu.
Master of Emergency Medicine (SEMI-MEM) @ DINDIGUL
Admission Notification
Admission for Academic programme in Emergency Medicine January 2025 Session – Last Date November 2024 & July 2025 Session – Last Date April 2025
MEM (CCT-EM) [Masters in Emergency Medicine (Certificate of Completion of Training in EM)] in association with SEMI (Society for Emergency Medicine, India) – Not under the purview of MCI. (NEET PG not mandatory)
The Accident and Emergency Medicine, is the broad medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. The Emergency medical practitioner, in their role as first-line providers, responsible for initiating investigations and interventions to diagnose and/or treat patients in the acute phase (including initial resuscitation and stabilization), coordinating care with physicians from other specialties, and making decisions regarding a patient’s need for hospital admission, observation, or discharge.
Patients in Emergency Department are unscheduled and undifferentiated. Emergency medicine physicians carry out the immediate assessment and treatment of patients with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The nature of work in the Emergency Department requires Emergency Medicine Physicians to maintain an extremely broad range of clinical skills and knowledge.
Society for Emergency Medicine
The “Society for Emergency Medicine, India” (SEMI) was established in 1999. It is a full member of the “International Federation of Emergency Medicine” (IFEM). SEMI is the oldest and strongest body, which has identified the importance of Emergency Medicine as a specialty in the country. SEMI is continuously working on Training, Education, Recognition, Research and Service regards to the emergency medicine specialty. To know more about SEMI, please visit the link: http://www.semi.org.in/
Vadamalayan Emergency Medicine Department
The Department of Emergency Medicine of “Vadamalayan Hospital private Limited ” is 10 bedded well organized, state of the art facility manned by qualified Emergency Physicians, Nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians 24X7, supported by all the specialties and super-specialties.
200 bedded Multispecialty Vadamalayan Hospital having all Specialities and facilities accredited with NABH standards.
Department of Emergency Medicine is 10 bedded with protocol based emergency room, triage zone, three priority zones. It offers the student a unique clinical experience through its excellent academic schedule. Training comprises of rotatory postings in Emergency room, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU and OT to attain skills to provide emergency care, critical care and basic anesthesia.
Weekly journal club and Hands-on workshops for skill learning in onsite skill laboratory from experts. Pre hospital emergency care and in-hospital emergency codes are included in training. EM dept is supported by round the clock diagnostics lab, radiology, blood bank and expert teams.
Facilites
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| BLS & ACLS Ambulances |
| Triage area |
| Resuscitation Room |
| Emergency Room |
| Portable Ultrasound / ECHO |
| Procedure Room |
| Observation Room |
Eligibility
To be eligible to take up this course the candidate must have completed MBBS from an institution recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI).
Course Highlights
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| Training by experienced Emergency Medicine faculties. |
| Rotation in various ICUs. |
| Postings in Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Anesthesia. |
| Excellent job opportunities in corporate hospitals in India and overseas. |
Core Faculty
Dr. N. Karthikeyan, MD.,FICM., MBA.,
Chief Operating Officer & HOD of Emergency Department
Course Fee
| 🎓 SEMI Registration, Tuition Fee & Stipend Details | |
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| SEMI REGISTRATION & PROCESSING FEE (ONE TIME FEE ONLY) | |
| Fee (to be paid to SEMI / per candidate by the Institution) (Non refundable) – Rs.1,20,000/- (One Lakh Twenty Thousnd rupees only) per candidate (To be paid to SEMI at the time of joining at first year) | |
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| TUITION FEE | Rs.2,00,000/- Per Annum (Non refundable) to be paid to the Institution apart from one time payment for SEMI Registration and processing fee. |
| STIPEND | |
| First Year | Rs.30,000/- per Month |
| Second Year | Rs.35,000/- per Month |
| Third Year | Rs.40,000/- per Month |
| SELECTION | Personal Interview |
Course Overview & Application Application Form
| 🎓 Course Overview & Application Process | |
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Application Form |
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| Application Submission | Walk-in / Mail / Post |
| Application Fee | Rs.1,000/- |
| Application Deadline | April 2025 (Tentatively) |
| The completed application form along with the following enclosures can be reached to us through Email id: vims@vadamalayan.org or courier or post to the below mentioned address. Application form can be accepted along with the payment of Rs.1,000/- in the form of DD or NEFT. (Download the application form). | |
Payment Instructions:
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| Head Office Address |
Vadamalayan Institute Administrative Office, Admin Block First Floor, 15 Jawahar Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai 625002 |
| Walk-in Address (DINDIGUL) |
Vadamalayan Hospitals (P) Ltd, Chief Operating Officer Office, First Floor, #649-A2, Angu Nagar, Chettinaickenpatti Village Road, Dindigul – 624 004. |
| Courier/Post Address |
Dr. N. Karthikeyan, MD., FICM., MBA., Chief Operating Officer & HOD of Emergency Department Vadamalayan Hospitals (P) Ltd, First Floor, #649-A2, Angu Nagar, Chettinaickenpatti Village Road, Dindigul – 624 004. |
| For Queries |
Mobile No.: 7708259595 Email ID: vims@vadamalayan.org |
If you have questions, feel free to reach out
The SEMI-MEM (Master of Emergency Medicine) program is a postgraduate clinical training course recognized by the Society for Emergency Medicine, India. It equips medical graduates with advanced skills in managing emergency and critical care cases through hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a globally-aligned curriculum.
The program is open to MBBS graduates or equivalent foreign medical degree holders who wish to specialize in Emergency Medicine. Candidates must be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any state medical council to be eligible.
Students receive extensive clinical exposure in real-time emergency settings at Vadamalayan Hospitals. The training includes ICU rotations, trauma care, emergency procedures, and simulation-based skill development under experienced faculty supervision.
Graduates of the SEMI-MEM program can pursue roles as Emergency Physicians, ICU consultants, or trauma care specialists in top hospitals across India and abroad. The program also provides a strong foundation for further education, research, or global certifications in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.
| Vadamalayan Institute Of Medical And Allied Health Sciences | |
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| Address |
#15, Jawahar Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai – 625002, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Phone No | 0452-2545491 |
| Mobile No | 7708259595 |
| Working Hours | 9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday) |
| paramedical@vadamalayan.org | |