Apollo Hospitals collaborates with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK to Strengthen Emergency Medicine Training and Clinical Excellence in India
Chennai, July 21, 2026: Apollo Hospitals has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), UK, to strengthen emergency medicine education and advance internationally benchmarked clinical training in India. The MoU was signed during the RCEM Examiner Engagement Event held in Chennai.
The new MoU will build on the existing relationship between RCEM and Apollo Hospitals, who have worked together to deliver emergency medicine exams and training in India for over 20 years. By bringing internationally recognized emergency medicine training frameworks to India, the collaboration aims to further strengthen the quality of emergency care and improve patient outcomes across the country.
Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) Objective Structure Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)are currently delivered at exam centres in Apollo Chennai and Hyderabad. Emergency departments serve as the primary critical line of care for acute illnesses and trauma, where timely, evidence-based clinical decision-making drastically impacts patient outcomes.
Apollo Hospitals has long pioneered emergency medicine as a distinct specialty in India through accredited residency programs, multidisciplinary emergency response networks, and continuous clinical education. This collaboration builds on that foundation, offering Indian clinicians’ direct exposure to internationally recognized training frameworks.
Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., said: “Emergency medicine is one of the most critical pillars of healthcare, where every minute can make a difference. As healthcare evolves, continuous learning, global collaboration, and evidence-based practice become essential to delivering the best outcomes for patients. Our relationshipwith the Royal College of Emergency Medicine reflects Apollo’s long-standing commitment to building clinical excellence, investing in our healthcare professionals, and strengthening emergency care capabilities across India. Together, we hope to create meaningful opportunities for learning, faculty development, and knowledge exchange that ultimately benefit patients.”
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), strengthening emergency care systems can prevent a substantial portion of deaths and disabilities resulting from acute injuries and illness in low- and middle-income regions, underscoring the necessity of investing in standardized emergency education.
This relationship aligns with Apollo Hospitals’ broader vision: bringing world-class healthcare expertise to India while offering domestic medical professionals’ opportunities to engage with international standards of clinical leadership.
About Apollo Hospitals:
Apollo revolutionized healthcare when Dr. Prathap Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo is the world’s largest integrated healthcare platform with over 10,400 beds across 76 hospitals, 6,600+ pharmacies, 264 clinics, 2,182 diagnostic centres, and 800+ telemedicine centres. It is one of the world’s leading cardiac centers, having performed over 3,00,000 angioplasties and 2,00,000 surgeries. Apollo continues to invest in research and innovation to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and treatment protocols to ensure patients have access to the best care in the world. Apollo’s 1,20,000 family members are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and leaving the world better than we found it.
