Srinagar, June 30 (KNS): Post graduate resident of psychiatry SKIMS Medical College & Hospital Bemina has bagged the first prize at national level. 

In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), SKIMS PRO said that Dr Hadiya Kar, a post graduate student at psychiatry SKIMS medical college Bemina, Srinagar won the first prize for short case presentation at national level. 

"The virtual mock practical examination was organized by Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital & Department of Psychiatry in association with the Indian Psychiatric Society Sub-committees on Post Graduate Education and Faculty Training from 24th to 26th june 2021."

As per the statement, HOD psychiatry Dr Abdul Majid informed that Dr Hadiya Kar was the youngest presenter all over India to compete in the event. "The award will be big boost to the ongoing postgraduate education for the department of psychiatry, which has started post graduate course just few years ago," he added.

He thanked director SKIMS and Principal Medical College, Prof A G Ahanger and medical superintendent Dr Shafa Deva for facilitating academic, clinical and research work.

Dr Majid added that it has been a team effort by faculty, senior residents and clinical psychologists to keep on improving and updating their skills. (KNS)