Doctors Association seeks establishment of medical university in Kashmir

"The university would provide an environment that is conducive for research which would bring us on the scientific map of the world," he said.

Vice-President DAK Dr Mir Mohammad Iqbal said the separate medical university would end the shortage of doctors, nurses and paramedics that is taking a heavy toll on the patients.

"It would serve as an international magnet and will attract high quality professionals across the globe to practice, teach and research in an academic medical environment," he said.

"Due to the lack of medical university, medical students suffer immensely as examinations, results and awarding of degrees often get delayed," said Javid Qanangoo senior executive member DAK.

"Jammu and Kashmir has dozens of medical institutions, including medical, dental and paramedical colleges, which are currently affiliated to Kashmir and Jammu universities. The two universities are already overburdened with the affairs of their own academic institutions and find it hard to cater to the needs of thousands of medical and paramedical students," he said.

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