Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine

What Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine does

The Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) is an India-based nonprofit professional medical society founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The organization serves emergency medicine physicians, government hospital doctors, nurses, paramedics, and frontline responders (police, traffic personnel, ride-share captains) through a combination of structured training programs, recurring conferences, academic publications, and a pan-India network of 15 state chapters spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi/NCR, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh. Core products include the flagship annual COMET (Conclave of Medical Emergencies and Trauma) conference, competitive examinations such as EM Finale, specialized workshops (RAMP EM, POCT Summit, CID/CSU, mechanical ventilation), academic publications including the JACTEM journal and 'The Red Book of Emergency', and the SACTEM Foundation arm for public-service and disaster-preparedness initiatives.

SACTEM's business model is a hybrid professional-society model combining subscription-like recurring membership fees from individual clinicians, one-time fees for training programs and workshops, and event registrations for conferences and CME activities. Distribution occurs through direct membership enrollment, institutional training contracts with government hospitals and CHCs, and channel partnerships with state governments (notably Uttar Pradesh), AIIMS Delhi, and international organizations such as Disaster Medicine Institute (DMI) USA and Counter Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E). To date, the society has trained over 5,000 individuals cumulatively, including 2,000+ doctors, 2,000+ government CHC/district hospital doctors in acute care and trauma stabilization, and 1,000+ frontline responders in Golden Hour management. The organization earned the HT Medical Excellence Award 2024 and was a key partner in the UP Government's Mahakumbh 2025 emergency preparedness initiative, deploying ACLS ambulance support and training medical officers, nurses, and paramedics for what was described as the world's largest human gathering. Leadership is led by Founder President Dr. Lokendra Gupta, Vice President Dr. Mustahsin Malik, Chief Convener Dr. Shivam Srivastava, and Convener Dr. Athar Ali Khan.

Name

Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine

Legal name

Society for Acute Care, Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Website

https://sactem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SACTEM is an India-based nonprofit professional medical society founded in 2020 that trains emergency physicians, government hospital doctors, nurses, paramedics, and frontline responders through workshops, conferences, and publications across 15 state chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medicine Education and Training

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Community Resilience, Preparedness Training & Exercises (HLAJAGAL), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Emergency medicine training
• Trauma care education
• Continuing medical education
• Medical professional society
• Disaster preparedness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucknow

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for doctors, nursing professionals, and other healthcare workers providing access to training, resources, and professional network.
2. Training Programs: Revenue from conducting specialized training workshops and certification programs for emergency medicine, trauma care, and related skills.
3. Event Registrations: Registration fees for conferences, summits, and educational events such as COMET, EM Finale, and various CME programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SACTEM is a professional medical society that delivers emergency and trauma medicine training programs (Basic Life Support, Advanced Trauma Care, Golden Hour Management, Emergency Protocols) to doctors, nurses, paramedics, and frontline responders. It complements training with annual conferences (COMET), competitive examinations (EM Finale), academic publications (JACTEM journal, The Red Book of Emergency), and a pan-India network of 15 state chapters that provide continuing education and professional community for emergency medicine practitioners.

Product overview

SACTEM (Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine) is a professional medical society serving India since 2020, offering a unified platform for emergency medicine education, training, and professional development. The core offerings include: COMET (Conclave of Medical Emergencies and Trauma) as the flagship annual conference; structured training programs covering Basic Life Support, Advanced Trauma Care, Golden Hour Management, and Emergency Protocols; publications including The Red Book of Emergency and the JACTEM journal; competitive programs like EM Finale examinations; and a membership network with 15 state chapters across India. The society also operates the SACTEM Foundation for public service initiatives and community outreach, with significant partnerships supporting large-scale emergency preparedness efforts.

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Products and services

• Professional Membership Program Annual membership subscription for doctors, nursing staff, and paramedics providing access to training programs, evidence-based practice resources, continuous skill development, academic growth opportunities (research, publications, MD/DNB/MRCEM exam preparation), and a professional network across 15 state chapters.
• Emergency and Trauma Training Programs Structured training programs covering Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Trauma Care, Golden Hour Management, and Emergency Protocols, delivered to doctors, government CHC/district hospital staff, police, traffic personnel, paramedics, and nursing staff across India.
• COMET (Conclave of Medical Emergencies and Trauma) Annual flagship conference bringing together emergency medicine professionals for knowledge exchange, training, and collaboration on trauma and emergency care topics, with COMET 2026 currently open for registrations.
• RAMP EM (Rapid Assessment and Management in Emergency Medicine) Intensive emergency medicine assessment and management training program for healthcare professionals, delivered as part of SACTEM's annual event portfolio.
• POCT Summit (Point of Care Testing) Summit focused on point-of-care testing in emergency settings, providing education on rapid diagnostic techniques for emergency medicine professionals.
• 2nd Annual CID/CSU Training Annual training program covering critical infectious disease and clinical standards update in emergency medicine.
• EM Finale (Competitive Examination Program) Annual competitive examination program for emergency medicine professionals and students, including EM Finale 2025 and EM Finale 2026 editions, supporting academic assessment and exam preparation.
• The Red Book of Emergency – Life Saving Tips Educational publication providing life-saving emergency tips, with a Hindi edition launched by UP CM Yogi Adityanath to make emergency guidance accessible to Hindi-speaking communities across India.
• JACTEM (Journal of Acute Care, Trauma and Emergency Medicine) Academic journal publication focused on acute care, trauma, and emergency medicine research and clinical practice for emergency medicine professionals and researchers.
• SACTEM Foundation Non-profit foundation arm of the society focused on public service, community outreach, and emergency preparedness initiatives including partnerships for large-scale events such as Mahakumbh 2025 emergency preparedness (UP Government, AIIMS Delhi, Raebareli).
• State Chapters Network Pan-India network of 15 state chapters providing local emergency medicine leadership, training coordination, and professional community expansion across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi/NCR, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ individuals trained in emergency recognition and basic life-saving response
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Disaster Medicine Institute (DMI) USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Formal MOU partnership between DMI USA and SACTEM India to advance research and innovation in disaster medicine, provide specialized training and education for healthcare professionals, and strengthen emergency response capabilities in India and beyond.
• Counter Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership between CTM-E and SACTEM India to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities, fostering exchange of knowledge, skills, and best practices between India and Europe.
• Uttar Pradesh Government (Mahakumbh 2025)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SACTEM Foundation partnered with UP Government, AIIMS Delhi, and Raebareli teams for Mahakumbh 2025 emergency preparedness. Activities included training medical officers, nurses, and paramedics in disaster management and trauma care, and deployment of ACLS ambulance.
• RapidominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025SACTEM and Rapido collaboration to provide CPR and first aid training to Rapido bike-taxi captains, supported by Yogi Government. Initiative part of World Emergency Medicine Day drive.
• AIIMS DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with AIIMS Delhi as part of Mahakumbh 2025 emergency preparedness initiative for healthcare training and disaster response.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Heart Association (AHA): US-based nonprofit setting standards for CPR, BLS, and ACLS training globally. Comparable as a CPR/BLS training and certification provider whose curriculum SACTEM-aligned training programs reference and compete against.
• AIIMS Delhi (Academic Partner): Premier Indian academic medical institution involved in emergency medicine training and research. Comparable as a training and content partner, but operates as a government academic institution rather than a competing professional society.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Medical Association (IMA): Largest national medical professional association in India representing all physicians. Comparable as a membership-based professional society, but operates as a broad incumbent across specialties rather than specializing in emergency medicine.
• International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM): Global umbrella federation for national EM societies. Comparable as a convener and standards body, but operates at a global rather than national level and does not run individual training programs.
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM): UK-based EM college providing MRCEM examination and training standards referenced globally, including India. Comparable as a credentialing and training body, with strong international recognition sought by Indian EM professionals.
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP): Largest US emergency medicine professional college offering CME, certifications, and advocacy. Comparable membership/training model but at much larger scale and as a broader incumbent in the EM professional society category.

Direct peers

• Emergency Medicine Association of India (EMAI): National-level EM association in India focused on education, research, and clinical standards. Comparable as a peer society vying for physician memberships, conference attendees, and academic influence.
• Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI): Established Indian emergency medicine society conducting conferences, training, and certification programs. Closely comparable in mission, membership model, and target audience of emergency physicians across India.
• INDUSEM (INDIA-USA Emergency Medicine): India- and US-linked emergency medicine society organizing academic events, training, and research collaborations. Directly comparable as a professional EM society competing for the same Indian physician member base and government training mandates.

Regional players

• Asian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM): Regional Asia-Pacific EM society offering conferences, training, and cross-border knowledge exchange. Comparable mission but operates at a regional rather than single-country scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sactem
• Facebookfacebook.com/SACTEM.INDIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sactem-society

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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