JnK Dr Tasaduk Hussain Itoo awarded FRSPH Fellowship in UK
Jammu: Dr Tasaduk Hussain Itoo, a doctor from Poshkreri village in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, has been honoured with the Fellowship of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), United Kingdom.
This prestigious accolade acknowledges his commitment to public health, strong academic achievements, and ongoing contributions to the field of medicine. The recognition has been widely regarded as a moment of pride for Anantnag and the wider Jammu and Kashmir region.
Dr Itoo completed his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kashmir and earned his MBBS degree from the University of Jammu. He later earned a Certificate Program for Clinicians in Diabetes Management (CPCDM), accredited by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).
Currently serving as a Senior Medical Officer at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Jammu, he demonstrated exceptional clinical skills, compassion, and leadership. He is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Physicians (USA), Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), Royal College of Physicians of London, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Belgium, where he holds the distinguished title of IDF Fellow.
His achievements in literature have earned him several awards, including the National Literature Award 2025. His columns have been widely appreciated, offering valuable insights on healthcare, social issues, and personal development. He has been appointed as an assessor by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK.
He has also secured the EACCME-UEMS accredited certification in Clinical Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism after completing the PG training course offered by the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE). He has also secured Awarded Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), United Kingdom, and the Royal Colleges of Physicians.
As Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians signifies professional distinction in clinical medicine, similarly, Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (UK) signifies distinction in the art, science, and leadership of medical education. The Fellowship of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) is the highest membership grade awarded by the RSPH, the world's oldest public health body.
