Subash Gautam

Who is Subash Gautam?

Dr Subash C Gautam FRCS Glasg, FCPS Pak, FRCS Eng, FRCS Ed, FRCS Glasg, FACS MD is the Founder and Director of the Advanced Trauma Life Support programme in the United Arab Emirates. He has led the promulgation, development and implementation of the programme from 2004 onwards.

He is also the recipient of the highly prestigious ATLS International Award, for his services to the propagation and development of the ATLS Programme in the Middle East and Africa. Dr Gautam has tirelessly worked to improve the Emergency and Trauma services by encouraging and aiding in the development of ATLS in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Lebanon, Syria and Oman.

He is also well known amongst the medical community in the UAE, as being a Founder-Member and former President of the Emirates Medical Association. The Emirates Medical Association is responsible for regulatory and educational development of the member doctors within the United Arab Emirates, as well as having important Government lobbying remits. Its function in this regards, is very similar to that of the British Medical Association.