Jammu, Nov 6: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has received 12 additional postgraduate (PG) medical seats, taking the total number of seats from 242 to 254, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Friday.
In a post on X, the minister said the increase would strengthen postgraduate medical education at the institution and expand opportunities for medical graduates.
As per the announcement, MD Pathology seats have increased from 18 to 23, while MD Paediatrics seats have risen from 18 to 20. Similarly, MD Pharmacology seats have increased from 10 to 12 and MD Microbiology from seven to eight.
In another significant development, MD Respiratory Medicine has been introduced at GMC Jammu for the first time, with two seats.
Itoo said that over the past two years, 70 MBBS and 56 postgraduate seats have been added across Jammu and Kashmir. DM/MCh seats are also expected to be introduced shortly.
The minister described the expansion as another milestone under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah towards strengthening medical education in Jammu and Kashmir.
