Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Department of Clinical Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences today organized the National CME-Malignant Haematology Update under the theme “ Brave the challenges in Leukemias and Lymphomas.”
Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Prof. A.G.Ahangar while appreciating the services rendered by the Department of Clinical Hematology & BMT outlined how the department has grown despite many challenges and has started Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Post Doctorate (PhD) Programme.
He admired the Department of Clinical Hematology for its cutting edge Technology and innovations in the services and support of patient care and observed that the department is taking Cancer Management to new heights through indigenous and rare procedures benefiting the patients for which patients would seek Management from outside the state.
Dr A.G Ahangar also lauded ex-faculty of the department for their efforts and contributions including Prof. Mushtaq Ahmad, Prof. Shad Saleem, Prof. Mohd Iqbal Qadri, Prof. Samoon Jeelani, in particular. He also welcomed the Guest speakers like Dr Tulika Seth, Dr Garav Prakash with others on this occasion who made it from AIIMS, New Delhi, PGI Chandigarh etc.
Prof. Mushtaq Ahmad, Principal and Dean Faculty of Medicine, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Ex-Principal SKIMS, MC & H, Bemina, Ex-HOD Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology SKIMS who was Chief Guest on the occasion appreciated Director SKIMS & EOSG Dr A.G Ahangar for uplifting the department of Clinical Hematology and making it a centre of excellence which he said is playing a vital role in cancer management.
He said the department is now a recognized centre for conducting rare procedures in this UT of J&K. He appreciated the young faculty of the department and management for their continuous efforts for improved patient care.
National guest speakers delivered their elusive talk on leukaemias and lymphomas and how these cancers can be treated in the current times. Dr Javid Rasool, Prof & Head of the Department gave the welcome address, Dr Afaq Ahmad Khan, Assistant Prof. gave an introduction of chief guest Prof. Mushtaq Ahmad.
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