Kashmir Digits

Sher-I-Kashmir Institute Of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) and India Medtronic Private Limited have announced opening of a new Surgical Skill Lab at SKIMS.

The lab was e-inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Secretary UT, J&K, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta (IAS) in the presence of Director SKIMS/EOSG, Dr. A.G Ahan gar, Prashant Krishnan, Sr. Director, Surgical and ENT Therapies, Medtronic India and other key dignitaries. 

Expanding on its commitment to address capacity and awareness barriers, the Surgical Skill Lab will help in the training and development of young surgeons in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Hon’ble Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta (IAS) Chief Guest on the occasion in his address said, Lab will help students and faculty of SKIMS to train themselves on MIS in Institute only rather than travelling to outside state. SKIMS is a pioneer in producing highly skilled medicos who have made a mark at global level and appreciated SKIMS administration for making available technically advanced infrastructure to benefit students which eventually improves patient care.

The Centre will focus on courses like Basic & Advanced Surgical Skill Courses, Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Skill Courses, Microscopic Suturing Endoscopic Training etc. I am highly thankful to Medtronic India for partnering in setting up the Skill Lab and their constant support and services they have been providing through this collaboration.