Srinagar, Apr 10: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Resident Research Orientation Programme was organized jointly by NAMS-SKIMS and the SKIMS Research Cell today 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.
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 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.
