Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 17: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) today hosted its inaugural Principal’s Conclave, alongside the official inauguration of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) Cell Network and a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event.
The event saw participation from principals of medical colleges across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Prof Shiv Kumar Sarin (president NAMS) was the chief guest with Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (Administrative Secretary, Health & Medical Education, J&K) as the guest of honor and Dr M Ashraf Ganie (Director SKIMS) as the host.
Dr Shah emphasized the need for a clear roadmap to improve patient care, academics, and research in medical institutions, focusing on regional challenges. He urged institutions to identify gaps and create actionable plans to enhance the quality of academic research, focusing on producing impactful research that addresses regional problems.
While chairing the conclave, Dr Ganie assured that his team, in collaboration with all stakeholders, would develop a strategic plan to address the deficiencies through a scientific approach of SWOT analysis approach. This plan will focus on identifying gaps, securing funding, and devising effective solutions.
Principals in attendance included Dr Iffat Hassan Shah (GMC Srinagar), Dr Ashutosh Gupta (GMC Jammu), Dr Ruby Reshi (GMC Baramulla), Dr Rukhsana Najeeb (GMC Anantnag), Dr Surinder K Atri (GMC Kathua), Dr Amarjeet Singh Bhatia (GMC Rajouri), Dr Rakesh Bahl (GMC Doda), Dr Mrityunjay Gupta (GMC Udhampur), Dr Khurshid A Wani (GMC Handawara), Dr Ajaz Ahmad Shah (GDC Srinagar) and Dr Parveen A Lone (IGGDC Jammu).
After the conclave, Prof Sarin inaugurated the NAMS J&K Ladakh Network, highlighting NAMS’s global network and its initiatives. A CME on antimicrobial stewardship followed, chaired by Dr Ajaz A Malik, Dr Sanaullah Shah, Dr Bashir A Fomda and Dr Anjum Fazli.
The event was coordinated by Dr Ajaz A Malik, Dr Gowhar Mufti, Dr Syed Mudassir Qadri, Dr Mir Mohammad Hussain, Dr Suhail Mantoo, Dr Zubaida Rasool, Dr GH Yatoo, Dr Imtiyaz A Wani, Vaqar Gani Tantray.
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