Srinagar, Oct 26: The 7th SKIMS Connect was held at the SKIMS MCH on Monday. The event which has become an important fixture in the Orthopaedic academic calendar of the valley was attended by orthopaedicians from across the valley.
This year’s theme was ‘Resuscitation to Rehabilitation. A multidisciplinary approach to orthopaedic trauma. This was designed to enhance understanding of trauma management amongst the delegates.
Speaking at the inauguration Prof Ashraf Ganai director SKIMS, as per a statement, gave a roadmap for future excellence for Orthopaedics in the valley. Prof Fazl Parray principal SKIMS MCH lauded the department but also warned against complacency. Dr Shifa Deva spoke about the need to develop dedicated trauma beds. Prof Ajaz Rather HOD general surgery reiterated the need to have a dedicated radiology unit for managing difficult hemorrhages. Prof Asif Nazir Baba stressed on the need to have regular CMEs across the UT.
The conference was well attended, with over 150 from all over the valley and Jammu attending the event.
The prominent attendees included Dr Saheel Maajid, Dr Imtiyaz Hussain, Dr Altaf Kawoosa, Dr Hussaini, Dr JA Bhat, Dr MS Tara, Dr Nissar A Dar, Dr AM Buhroo, Dr Arshad Bashir, Dr Asif Sultan, Dr M Iqbal Wani, Dr Tarsem Lal, Dr Rashid Anjum, Dr Nadeem, Dr Sharief Wani, Dr Shamim and several others.
The event was compered by Dr Sabqat Farooq.
Dr Tahir A Dar and Dr Reyaz A Dar were the co organising secretaries of the annual event.
