Srinagar, Nov 01 (KINS): The Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, under the esteemed patronage of Principal Prof. (Dr) Majid Jehangir, on Saturday organized a CME-cum-Hands-on Workshop on “Advanced Lung Function Assessment” in collaboration with the PURE Foundation, Pune.
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr) Majid Jehangir, Principal GMC Baramulla, in the presence of Prof. (Dr) Shafqat Ahmad Lone, Registrar Academics; Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Shumail Bashir, Associate Professor and Head, Department of TB & Respiratory Medicine; and eminent pulmonologists Dr. Sundeep Salvi and Dr. Deesha Ghorpade, who served as course directors.
In her welcome address, Dr. Shumail Bashir, Organising Chairperson, emphasized the growing importance of advanced pulmonary diagnostic tools in improving patient outcomes. In his keynote address, Prof. (Dr) Majid Jehangir highlighted that, given the high prevalence of respiratory diseases in Kashmir’s cold climate, it is crucial for medical institutions to adopt sophisticated diagnostic technologies for early detection and precise management of respiratory ailments.
The scientific sessions covered a wide spectrum of topics, including Spirometry (Dr. Aqeel Hussain), FeNO—Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (Dr. Shumail Bashir), Lung Oscillometry with Pediatric Focus (Dr. Deesha Ghorpade), and DLCO & Body Plethysmography (Dr. Sundeep Salvi). The lectures were followed by extensive hands-on training, giving participants practical exposure to advanced lung function testing equipment and interpretation techniques.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, postgraduate residents, and medical students. Distinguished experts, including Prof. (Dr) Naveed Nazir Shah, Head, Chest Diseases Hospital Srinagar, and Prof. (Dr) Sonaullah Shah, Head, Department of Medicine, SKIMS Soura, also graced the event and shared their insights on evolving respiratory diagnostics and public health challenges in the region.
The day-long event concluded with a vote of thanks by the organising committee, who expressed gratitude to all speakers, guests, and participants for their valuable contributions. The workshop was widely appreciated as a milestone initiative in upgrading clinical skills and promoting evidence-based respiratory medicine in Jammu and Kashmir.(KINS)
