Background The Republic of India, the world’s most
populous democracy, has struggled with establishing
Emergency Medical Care. However, with the recent
recognition of Emergency Medicine as a formal specialty
in medical training, there has been renewed vigor in the
developments in the field.
Method and Results We outline here the building blocks of
the health care system in India, and the contribution each
has made and is capable of making to the growth of
emergency medical services. We also provide an account of
the current situation of emergency medicine education in
the country.
Conclusions As we trace the development and status of
emergency medicine in India, we offer insight into the
current state of the field, what the future holds for the
emergency medical community, and how we can get there.