The two-day pre-conference workshop, held ahead of EMCON 2025, brought together emergency care professionals from across India to advance point-of-care ultrasound training
Live demonstration on patients during the 9th edition of the Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine (POCUS in EM) workshop at Fortis Hospital, Mulund
Fortis Hospital, Mulund conducted the 9th edition of the Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine (POCUS in EM) workshop from June 21 to 22, 2025. The two-day event served as an official pre-conference workshop to EMCON 2025 and focused on ultrasound applications in emergency medicine. Organised by Dr Sandeep Gore, Director – Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital Mulund, the programme showcased developments in bedside ultrasound practices.
The POCUS in EM workshop was held in association with the Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI) and endorsed by the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), giving it the highest level of programme accreditation. The initiative drew participation from delegates across India and received full registration on the first day.
Support for the workshop came from several senior members of Fortis Healthcare, including Dr S. Narayani, Business Head – Fortis Hospitals Maharashtra; Dr Vishal Beri, Facility Director – Fortis Hospital Mulund; and Dr Supriya Amey, Director – Medical Operations, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai.
Speaking about the workshop, Dr Vishal Beri said, “At Fortis Hospital Mulund we are committed to bringing the best of medical innovation and expertise to our patients and the medical community. Programs like POCUS in Emergency Medicine empower doctors nationwide with life-saving skills. These initiatives reflect our vision of setting new standards in healthcare delivery across the city.”
Dr Sandeep Gore said, “Delegates for the workshop joined us from across India. With all nine editions hosted at Fortis Hospital Mulund, this workshop has become a cornerstone in emergency medicine training. It has empowered nearly 400 doctors across the country with hands-on POCUS skills, cementing the hospital’s role as a national hub for sharing expertise and advancing bedside ultrasound practices. Point-of-care ultrasound has truly revolutionised diagnostic and resuscitative care in emergency medicine. We’re excited to keep this meaningful journey going — reaching more corners of the country and helping even more clinicians build the confidence and skills to use POCUS where it matters most.”