Orientation programme organised at SKIMS auditorium

Srinagar, Apr 10: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Resident Research Orientation Programme was organized jointly by NAMS-SKIMS and the SKIMS Research Cell on Thursday at SKIMS Auditorium.
The event marked another significant step in SKIMS’ ongoing commitment to academic excellence and fostering a culture of research and professional growth among young doctors.
The programme was primarily aimed at sensitizing newly inducted residents — the future specialists and researchers of SKIMS — towards patient workup, ethical medical practice, and the fundamentals of clinical research.
A landmark feature of the event was the virtual participation of Prof. Umesh Kapil, Secretary, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), who despite being unable to attend in person due to weather-related travel disruption, addressed the gathering through a video talk. His address reflected the growing collaboration between NAMS and SKIMS and inspired participants to pursue research excellence with integrity.
The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including Prof. Subrata Baidya, HOD Community Medicine, GMC Agartala, who was the Guest of Honour and delivered an insightful talk on communication skills and medical ethics. Another highlight was the Mentor Talk by Prof. Khalid Shah, Professor at Harvard Medical University, renowned globally for his pioneering research in cancer and brain tumors.
Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie & Chief Patron of the event while addressing the gathering said that such academic endeavours are reflective of SKIMS’ vision of nurturing young doctors into competent clinicians and researchers capable of contributing to the global medical community. He said the guides as mentors have a significant role in shaping the future clinicians into eminent researchers.
Principal SKIMS MC Prof. Fazlul Qadir Parray & former Dean SKIMS Medical Faculty Prof. Shariq Masoodi delivered an inspiring mentor talk emphasizing the importance of research and innovation in patient care.
The event was jointly coordinated by the SKIMS NAMS Committee and the SKIMS Research Cell. The organizing team included:Prof. Ajaz Malik, HOD General Surgery – Organizing Chairman Prof. Showkat Gurcoo, HOD Anaesthesiology – Co-Organizing Chairman Dr. Syed Mudasir Qadri, Additional Professor, General Medicine – Organizing SecretaryDr. Shahnawaz Hamid, Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration – Co-Organizing Secretary.