S.V. Mahadevan

Dr. S.V. Mahadevan is an eminent Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, whose transformative work has shaped emergency medicine globally. As the founding Chair of Stanford's Department of Emergency Medicine and founder of Stanford Emergency Medicine International (SEMI), he has pioneered revolutionary healthcare initiatives across Asia. His distinguished career includes serving as Stanford's ED Medical Director and Associate Chief (2000-2012), Director of Global Affairs and Strategy for Stanford Medicine, and Director of South Asia Outreach for the Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE). His academic contributions are exemplified by his award-winning textbook "An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine," which received the 2006 American Medical Writer's Association Award, alongside authoring over 150 scholarly publications and delivering more than 500 lectures worldwide. Dr. Mahadevan's impact extends beyond academia through establishing groundbreaking emergency care systems, including India's first international paramedic training institute, Nepal's inaugural EMS system, Cambodia's emergency medicine program, and Myanmar's first emergency medicine training program. His dedication has earned him numerous accolades, including the Citation for Outstanding Contributions to EMS Education from GVK EMRI and the SEMI Lifetime Achievement Award, reflecting his enduring influence on global emergency medicine.