Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 4: Department of Endocrinology, SKIMS organized a major academic event “Endocrine Update” under the aegis of Endocrine Society of India (ESI) & MP- PCOS Society.
The event featured distinguished national speakers who presented the latest breakthroughs in Endocrinology. The scientific program covered crucial areas of Endocrinology including Diabetes & Obesity, Thyroid, Adrenal & Reproductive Endocrinology, Bone & Mineral Metabolism and Paediatric Endocrinology.
The inaugural ceremony was held at SKIMS Auditorium by a distinguished panel, including Professor Sarita Bajaj (former Director-Professor and Head of Medicine at MLN Medical College, Allahabad), Professor Mohd Ashraf Ganie (Director of SKIMS), and Professor Shariq Rashid Masoodi (Dean of the Medical Faculty SKIMS).
Dr Sarita Bajaj leading endocrinologist of the country was the chief guest on the occasion. She underscored the significance of these academic activities to remain abreast with latest techniques/advances in endocrinology across the globe and emphasized that there is a need to focus beyond diabetes and stressed for action to avoid complications of metabolic syndrome.
Director SKIMS &EOSG Prof M Ashraf Ganie brought into focus that Endocrinology has become diverse and is no more restricted to diabetes & thyroid. It has grown as a super-specialized area with many branches and a wide scope for research, he added.
Eminent speakers, including Dr Sarita Bajaj, Dr Bashir Ahmad Laway, Tushar Bhandarkar, and others, shared their expertise on managing complex endocrine cases, latest treatment options, and advancements in the field. The conference also included a panel discussion on the management of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
Prof Reyaz Misgar, organizing chairman of the event in his address highlighted the areas for discussion while Dr Moomin Hussain Bhat, organizing secretary of the event, concluded the inaugural ceremony with a vote of thanks.
The CME included over 200 attendees benefiting from expert insights, 18 renowned speakers sharing their expertise, and comprehensive discussions on the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
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