The inspection for the renewal of affiliation of the MBBS programme at Government Medical College Baramulla for the academic sessions 2024–25 and 2025–26 was successfully conducted today, 28th October 2025.
The inspection team deputed by the University of Kashmir comprised distinguished academic leaders and subject experts, including:Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
• Prof. Khursheed Ahmad Bhat – Dean, College Development Council, University of Kashmir
• Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah – Principal & Dean, GMC Srinagar
• Prof. Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Wani – Principal, GMC Handwara
Accompanying them were esteemed Heads of Departments and senior faculty members:
• Prof. Dr. Showkat Ahmad Kadla – HOD, Gastroenterology
• Prof. Dr. Altaf Ahmad Kawoosa – HOD, Orthopaedics
• Prof. Dr. Syed Masuma Razvi – HOD, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Prof. Dr. Junaid Saleem Wani – HOD, Ophthalmology
• Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Latoo – HOD, ENT
• Prof. Dr. Sheikh Bilal – HOD, Pathology
• Prof. Dr. Hina Bashir – HOD, Anaesthesia
• Prof. Dr. Rakesh Kumar Koul – HOD, Medicine
• Prof. Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah – HOD, Chest Medicine
•Prof. Dr. Mohd Hayat Bhat – HOD, Endocrinology
• Prof. Dr. Mohd Saleem Itoo – Professor, Anatomy
• Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Chalkoo – Professor, Surgery
The inspection team was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Majid Jahangir, Principal, GMC Baramulla, accompanied by Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi, Medical Superintendent; Prof. Dr. Shafqat Ahmad Lone, Registrar Academics; Heads of Departments, faculty members, Chief Accounts Officer, Administrative Officer, Planning Officer, and other staff.
The visit commenced with a welcome address by the Principal, followed by a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation delivered by Dr. Waseem Iqbal, Associate Professor, Paediatrics. The presentation highlighted institutional achievements, infrastructure, and academic progress.
Prof. Khursheed Ahmad Bhat and Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah appreciated the quality and clarity of the presentation. The team then proceeded with a detailed physical inspection of:
• Hospital departments
• Medical college departments
• Library and laboratories
• Boys’ and girls’ hostels
• Lecture halls(interaction with students)
• canteen and cafeteria
Prof kursheed Ahmad Bhat along with whole team inaugurated the comparative anatomy lab in the department of anatomy.
In the concluding session, Prof. Khursheed Ahmad Bhat and Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah lauded the visionary leadership of Prof. Dr. Majid Jahangir, noting the remarkable progress since their last visit. They expressed confidence that GMC Baramulla is poised to reach new heights under his stewardship. Special appreciation was also extended to Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi for his dedicated efforts in hospital administration.
All committee members shared constructive feedback, acknowledging both achievements and areas for improvement.
The inspection concluded on a positive and encouraging note.
Dr Saadat Nazir Shah
I/c CPAV, GMC Baramulla
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