About Us | SACTEM

SACTEM’S PURPOSE, VISION & IMPACT

Driving excellence in emergency care through collaboration, training, and innovation

Mission

Saving Lives Through Better Emergency Care
To improve the quality of acute care, trauma, and emergency medical services in India through education, advocacy, and collaboration—ultimately saving lives and reducing suffering.

Vision

Accessible Emergency Care for Every Citizen
A nation where every individual has access to timely, high-quality, and affordable emergency medical care delivered by well-trained and dedicated professionals.

Core Values

Patient-centered care: Placing the patient’s needs and well-being at the heart of all decisions and actions.
Professionalism: Maintaining the highest ethical standards and continuously striving for excellence in clinical practice, education, and research.
Advocacy: Championing the needs of patients, doctors, and other healthcare providers involved in acute care, trauma, and emergency medicine.
Collaboration: Working in partnership with government agencies, medical institutions, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to improve the overall healthcare system.
Equity and access: Ensuring that all people in Uttar Pradesh, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to quality acute care, trauma, and emergency medical services.

WHO WE ARE

A Unified Force in Emergency Medicine

SACTEM is a multidisciplinary platform bringing together emergency physicians, trauma specialists, paramedics, nurses, first responders, educators, and public health professionals. We aim to build a unified ecosystem that promotes excellence, innovation, and ethical practices in emergency and trauma care across India.

WHAT WE ARE

In Emergencies, Preparedness is the Strongest Medicine

India faces a rising burden of trauma, cardiac arrests, and medical emergencies. SACTEM bridges this life-critical gap by:

Standardizing training & protocols
Enhancing emergency-response systems
Empowering communities with life-saving skills
Supporting research & innovation
Giving emergency-care professionals a unified voice

WHAT WE DO

Training Today for the Emergencies of Tomorrow

We strengthen emergency care systems through:

Hands-on training & certifications (BLS, ACLS, trauma, disaster response)
Research publications & academic resources
Conferences, CME programs & expert panels
Community outreach (CPR, road safety, disaster preparedness)
Collaboration with healthcare institutions & first responders

KNOW THE FOUNDER AND THE PRESIDENT

My Childhood Dream

Since childhood, I've understood the importance of the pace of time and the significance of immediate response. The inception of the Society for Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine was inspired by that ethos, where timely, thorough, and compassionate responses are paramount in every situation. I embarked on founding this organization with the purpose of enabling people worldwide to be vigilant in their responses, ensuring better care in critical situations. It is aligned with the vision of the institution, committed to achieving new heights in responsiveness, education, and research in modern healthcare. We embark on this journey with the belief that with each individual, we are ushering in a new era, where diversity in narratives and prosperity are being woven into the fabric of healthcare.

About Me

Dr. Lokendra Gupta is the founder and current President of SACTEM. With deep commitment and foresight, he launched the foundation to transform emergency medical care across India — striving to ensure timely, accessible, and high-quality trauma and emergency services for all.

➤ Dr Gupta serves as Director and Head of Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care at a major tertiary-care hospital.
➤ Under his leadership, SACTEM has initiated and driven multiple training, outreach, and public-health programs — with a special focus on equipping medical professionals and communities to act decisively in critical scenarios.

Dr. Lokendra Gupta
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

PREAMBLE

This Charter establishes the Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) in Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to advancing the field of emergency medical care, trauma response, and acute care services. Our commitment is towards enhancing patient care, promoting research, and providing continual education and support to healthcare professionals in these critical fields.