Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences , also abbreviated SKIMS, is the largest medical Institute under State Legislature Act in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2]
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| Type | Semi-autonomous |
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| Established | 1977 1982 (as Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) |
| Chairperson | Lieutenant Governor of J&K |
| Dean | Dr Omar Javed Shah |
| Director | Dr AG Ahangar |
| Location | , , 34°8′8.4156″N 74°48′4.1976″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission (UGC) Medical Council of India (MCI) Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
| Website | http://skimsmc.edu.in/ http://skims.ac.in/ |
SKIMS is the only medical university of the union territory of J&K which is headed by a Director who is also the Ex-officio Secretary to the Government. Lieutenant Governor J&K is the Chairperson of the SKIMS governing body that performs the role of the cabinet for the semi-autonomous super-specialty hospital and the deemed university. The institute also has an affiliated medical college and hospital on the city outskirts at Bemina. SKIMS has been serving as an industry for the production of highly qualified doctors, nurses, and paramedical personnel. Some of the graduates of this medical university are now working as licensed physicians in countries like the US, Australia, UK,Canada, etc. and have brought laurels to this institution.
History
The construction commenced in the year 1976. The Institute was partially commissioned on 5 December 1982. On 19 August 1983, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences was granted a Deemed University status. Every year the institute celebrates 5 December as its foundation day that coincides with the birthdate of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
Departments
This premier medical and research institution of the state has 5000+ employees working for it and incorporates more than 50 departments which include medicine and allied, surgery and allied, and other departments. The medical faculty of each department consists of Professors, Additional Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors where the senior-most professor functions as the head.
Academics
Post Doctoral (DM/MCH/DNB) Courses
D.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
DNB (Diplomate of National Board)
- Cardiac-anesthesiology
- Neuro-anesthesiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Doctoral
Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Immunology & Molecular Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine
Post Graduate (MD/MS) Courses
MD (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
- Hand and microsurgery
- Interventional cardiology
- Minimal access surgery
- Spine surgery
Medical Technology Courses
M.Sc (Master of Science)
- Medical Lab. Technology
- Medical Technology
- Neonatal Sciences Technology
- 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
- Operation Theater Technology
- Medical Lab Technology
- Medical Technology
- Perfusionist Technology
- Radiology & Imaging Technology
Graduate Medical Courses
- M.B.B.S
Nursing Courses
- M.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nursing
See also
References
- Kashmir’s dream hospital has seen 12,860 deaths in last 5 years: CAG
- GreaterKashmir.com (Greater Service). "SKIMS Medical College students suspend classes". greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
External links
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