SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 25 – Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has introduced a new super-specialty programme—DNB Cardiac Anesthesiology—marking a significant academic milestone and further cementing its position as the premier centre for advanced medical care, education, and research in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Renowned for managing some of the most complex and high-risk patients, SKIMS continues to push the boundaries of excellence through programmes that reflect national and global standards. The newly introduced DNB Cardiac Anesthesiology, equivalent to the DM Cardiac Anesthesia, is the first such course in the UT, bringing specialised cardiac thoracic training closer to aspiring clinicians in the region.
This rigorous three-year super-specialty programme is designed to produce highly trained cardiac thoracic anesthesiologists capable of delivering comprehensive, evidence-based perioperative care across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular procedures. Trainees will receive hands-on exposure in:
Cardiothoracic operating theatres
Cardiac ICUs and high-dependency units
Advanced cardiac catheterisation labs
Interventional cardiology suites
Non-operating room cardiac procedures
The curriculum focuses on building expertise in hemodynamic management, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), perioperative cardiac optimization, mechanical circulatory support, and intensive postoperative care—competencies central to modern cardiac anesthesia practice.
On this occasion, Director SKIMS and Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government, Professor Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, extended heartfelt congratulations to the SKIMS University.He commended the collective determination in bringing this vital super-specialty to J&K, emphasizing that it will significantly enhance subspecialty cardiac care in the region.
Prof. Ashraf Ganie expressed special appreciation to Professor GM Gulzar, Dean, Medical Faculty, for his guidance and
support. Professor Ajaz A. Malik, Head of the SKIMS Accreditation Centre, and his team for ensuring meticulous compliance with national accreditation standards.
Professor Showkat A. Guroo, Associate Dean and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, for his visionary leadership in advancing departmental academic initiatives & Dr. Talib Khan, Additional Professor and Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology for his efforts.
The launch of this programme marks a transformative advancement for medical education and specialised cardiac thoracic services in Jammu & Kashmir. It reaffirms SKIMS’ mission to deliver world-class healthcare, foster academic excellence, and build a highly skilled medical workforce capable of addressing the region’s evolving healthcare needs.
