The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara organised its first Biomedical Research Methodology Workshop, marking a significant step towards promoting research culture and academic excellence in the institution.
According to a statement, the workshop was held under the patronage of Principal GMC Handwara, Prof. (Dr.) Khurshid Ahmad Wani, who highlighted the importance of such academic initiatives in strengthening quality medical education and professional growth.
Prof Wani appreciated the Department of Community Medicine for successfully conducting the programme and emphasized the need to encourage research-based learning among healthcare professionals.
The workshop featured distinguished academicians and experts in biomedical research, including Dr. Javaid Ahmad, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, SKIMS Soura; Dr. Inaamul Haq, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar; and Dr. Zahid Ali Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GMC Baramulla.
The organising team was led by Dr. Syed Najmul Ain, Head of the Department of Community Medicine, along with faculty members Dr. Nazia Zahoor, Dr. Rabia Ahmad and Dr. Qazi Mohammad Iqbal. Resident doctors Dr. Gosia Bashir, Dr. Tasleem Arif.
Dr. Mohammad Muttahir and Dr. Zahid-ul-Hassan also assisted in the smooth conduct of the programme. The workshop aimed to strengthen research competencies and enhance biomedical research skills among medical professionals. It was attended by faculty members from GMC Handwara as well as participants from other medical colleges across Kashmir, providing a platform for academic interaction and exchange of ideas. Participants described the workshop as academically enriching and appreciated the initiative for promoting scientific inquiry and evidence-based medical practice among healthcare professionals.
