Dr. Venkat Raman Kola
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ISCCM National Contributions

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Service to Indian Critical Care Medicine

Elected and appointed to the highest offices of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Kola has steered national committees, organised landmark conferences, and shaped evidence-based guidelines for Indian ICU practice.

2025–27
Vice-President, National ISCCM
Elected national Vice-President, the second-highest leadership position in the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
2022–24
National Executive Committee Member (2nd Term)
Re-elected for a second consecutive term on the national executive, driving policy and academic initiatives.
2020–22
National Executive Committee Member (1st Term)
Elected to the national executive, spearheading communication, education, and guideline development.
2024
Organizing Chairman — ECMO National Conference
Chaired the landmark National ECMO Conference 2024, establishing India's benchmark for ECMO training and knowledge exchange.
2020
Joint Organizing Secretary — CRITICARE 2020
Key organiser for the ISCCM National Annual Congress CRITICARE 2020, one of India's largest critical care conferences.
2026–27
Chairman — ECMO Committee
Elected chair of the ISCCM ECMO national committee, driving standardisation of ECMO practice across India.
2025–26
Chair — Communication Committee
Leading national communication strategy, digital outreach, and media engagement for ISCCM.
2023–24
Member — Guidelines Committee
Active contributor to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for Indian critical care settings.
Ongoing
ISCCM Day Committee Member
Organising key national awareness events on ISCCM Day, promoting critical care visibility and education.
ISCCM Hyderabad Chapter — Best Chapter in India

Under Dr. Kola's active academic leadership, the ISCCM Hyderabad Chapter was recognised as the best chapter in India during 2019–2023 — a testament to his dedication to building a world-class regional critical care community.

ISCCM Events & Programmes

For ISCCM-related enquiries, faculty invitations, and committee engagements, connect directly with Dr. Kola.

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