A walk-in interview was conducted by a committee, chaired by the Vice Chancellor of HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University, to fill faculty positions at the Government Medical College in Srinagar. Following the selection process, nine specialist doctors were appointed.
Medical Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat announced the appointments, stating that the inclusion of these specialists will enhance the quality of training and teaching activities at the institution.
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According to the ETV Bharat, Dr. Kuldeep Singh has been appointed Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Dr. Devendra Kumar in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Indira Yadav in the Department of Radiotherapy. Similarly, Dr. Saurabh Sachhar has been appointed Associate Professor in Radiodiagnosis, Vicky Bakshi in Respiratory Medicine, and Dr. Sheeba Rana in the Department of ENT. For Srinagar Medical College, Dr. Nidhi Bahuguna has been appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynaecology, Dr. Sufia Khan in the Department of Ophthalmology, and Dr. Chhatra Pal in the Department of Emergency Medicine. These doctors have been appointed on a contractual basis for three years, or until permanent appointments are made to their respective positions.
Minister Dhan Singh Rawat stated that the addition of experienced specialists will enhance the quality of education and training for MBBS students, while also strengthening healthcare services for the residents of Srinagar and nearby districts.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a recent administrative reshuffle in the Jammu & Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has stirred controversy, with senior doctors and healthcare professionals accusing authorities of violating seniority norms and favouring certain individuals in key appointments. The controversy follows government order No. 429-JK (HME) of 2025, dated June 28, 2025, which details the transfers and postings of 33 doctors in the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK).
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