Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (Urdu: شیر ای کشمیر انسٹیٹیوٹ آف میڈیکل سائنسز, romanized: Śer e Kaśmīr Insṭīṭyūṭ āf Meḍīkal Sāinsiz), often abbreviated as SKIMS, is the largest medical institute under State Legislature Act in Srinagar, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2]
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Other name | SKIMS |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-autonomous Institute under State Legislature Act |
| Established | 1977 1982 (under the current name) |
| Chairperson | Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Director | Dr. Mohd. Ashraf Ganie |
| Location | 34°8′8.4156″N 74°48′4.1976″E / 34.135671000°N 74.801166000°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, NMC, INC, AIU |
| Website | skims skimsmc |
SKIMS is the only medical university of the union territory of J&K, headed by a Director who is also the Ex-officio Secretary to the Government. The Director holds the rank equivalent to a Secretary-level Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is the Chairperson of the SKIMS governing body that performs the role of the cabinet for the semi-autonomous super-speciality hospital and the deemed university. In addition to the main hospital, the institute comprises the State Cancer Institute, Maternity Hospital, Nursing college, Paramedical college, and an affiliated medical college & hospital which is on the city outskirts at Bemina.
History
editThe construction commenced in the year 1976. The institute was partially commissioned on 5 December 1982. On 19 August 1983, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences was granted University like status by Institute under State Legislature Act status. Every year the institute celebrates 5 December as its foundation day that coincides with the birthdate of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
On 25 June 2024, Mohd Ashraf Ganie was appointed as new director of SKIMS.[3]
Departments
editSKIMS has 5000+ employees working for it and incorporates more than 50 departments, including medicine and allied, surgery and allied, and other departments. The medical faculty of each department consists of Professors, Additional Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Senior and Junior residents where the senior-most professor functions as the head.
Academics
editPost doctoral (DM/MCH/DrNB) courses
editD.M (Doctorate in Medicine)
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Medical Oncology
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Clinical Hematology
M.Ch (Magister Chirurgia)
- Cardiac Surgery
- Neuro Surgery
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
DrNB (Doctorate of National Board)
- Cardiac-anesthesiology
- Neuro-anesthesiology
- Nuclear Medicine
Doctoral
editPh.D (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Immunology & Molecular Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine
Post graduate (MD/MS) courses
editMD (Doctor of Medicine)
- Anesthesiology
- Community Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- General Medicine
- Hospital Administration
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Radiotherapy
- Radio-Diagnosis
MS (Master of Surgery)
- General Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
Fellowships
edit- Hand and Microsurgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
Medical technology courses
editM.Sc (Master of Science)
- Medical Lab. Technology
- Medical Technology
- Neonatal Sciences Technology
- Anaesthesia Critical Care & Operation Theatre Technology
- Cardiac Lab. Technology
- Radiotherapy Technology
- Radio-Diagnosis Technology
- Dialysis Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- DMRIT (Nuclear Medicine Technology)
- MRT (Medical Record Technician)
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science)
- Radiation Technology
- Anesthesia Critical Care & Operation Theater Technology
- Medical Lab Technology
- Medical Technology
- Perfusionist Technology
- Radiology & Imaging Technology
Undergraduate medical courses
edit- M.B.B.S
Nursing courses
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kashmir's dream hospital has seen 12,860 deaths in last 5 years: CAG". The Hindu. 5 April 2013 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ GreaterKashmir.com (Greater Service). "SKIMS Medical College students suspend classes". greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Desk, GK Web (25 June 2024). "Dr. Mohd Ashraf appointed as Director SKIMS". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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