PRESS RELEASE
Raipur, August 31st, 2025: Ramakrishna CARE Hospital, in association with the NephroCritical Care Society, successfully organised the 5th Nephrocritical Care Review Course in Raipur. The two-day academic program was designed to advance clinical expertise in nephrocritical care and dialysis management, with a special focus on the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for medical training – a first-of-its-kind initiative in India.
The course, themed “The Kidneys in the ICUs – Cross-Talk, Clarity, and Cutting-Edge Care”, featured an eminent panel of international and national faculty, including Dr Sandeep Dave (Medical And Managing Director),Dr Sanjeev Anant Kale Nephrologist, Dr Vishal Kumar Critical Care HOD, Dr Santosh Kumar Singh, Dr Prawash Choudhary Nephrologist, Dr. Abhilash Koratala (Medical College of Wisconsin, USA), Dr. K. R. Ramanathan (National University of Singapore), Dr. Valentine Lobo (KEM Hospital, Pune), Dr. M. Ravi Krishna (KIMS-ICON Hospitals, Visakhapatnam), and Dr. Sourabh Sharma (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi). The academic sessions encompassed immersive VR-based learning modules, hands-on rotational workshops on SLED and CRRT, high-level debates, and multidisciplinary case-based discussions. The event was attended by intensivists, nephrologists, critical care physicians, and postgraduate trainees from across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Dave, Managing Director at Ramakrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur, said: “At Ramakrishna CARE Hospital, we are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of clinical education and patient care. The introduction of VR and AR in nephrocritical care training represents a significant advancement in medical education, enabling clinicians to gain a truly immersive and practical understanding of critical care scenarios. This initiative underlines our vision of preparing healthcare professionals to meet the evolving challenges of modern medicine.”
The successful conclusion of the 5th Nephrocritical Care Review Course reinforces Raipur’s growing prominence as a hub for advanced medical education. By blending cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise, the program set a new benchmark in nephrocritical care training and marked a significant step toward shaping the future of critical care practices in India.
Established in 1992, Ramakrishna CARE Hospital is part of the CARE Hospitals Group, it is NABH-accredited and recognised for quality and innovation. The hospital offers advanced infrastructure, robotic-assisted surgery, specialised ICUs, and over 30 specialties, with centers of excellence in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, nephrology, and more. Its 24/7 emergency department, awarded by AHPI in 2025, ensures critical care. Expanding oncology services, including immunotherapy and bone marrow transplants, the hospital remains dedicated to affordable, compassionate, and world-class healthcare.