Uttarakhand Govt appoints 9 specialist doctors at GMC Srinagar

Rumela De Sarkar

Uttarakhand Govt appoints 9 specialist doctors at GMC Srinagar

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2025-10-19T12:00:01+05:30 | Updated On 19 Oct 2025 12:00 PM IST

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Dehradun: Health and Medical Education Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat has approved the appointment of nine specialist doctors on a contractual basis at the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar.

A walk-in interview was conducted by a committee, chaired by the Vice Chancellor of HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University, to fill faculty positions at the Government Medical College in Srinagar. Following the selection process, nine specialist doctors were appointed.

Medical Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat announced the appointments, stating that the inclusion of these specialists will enhance the quality of training and teaching activities at the institution.

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According to the ETV Bharat, Dr. Kuldeep Singh has been appointed Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Dr. Devendra Kumar in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Indira Yadav in the Department of Radiotherapy. Similarly, Dr. Saurabh Sachhar has been appointed Associate Professor in Radiodiagnosis, Vicky Bakshi in Respiratory Medicine, and Dr. Sheeba Rana in the Department of ENT. For Srinagar Medical College, Dr. Nidhi Bahuguna has been appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynaecology, Dr. Sufia Khan in the Department of Ophthalmology, and Dr. Chhatra Pal in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

These doctors have been appointed on a contractual basis for three years, or until permanent appointments are made to their respective positions.

Minister Dhan Singh Rawat stated that the addition of experienced specialists will enhance the quality of education and training for MBBS students, while also strengthening healthcare services for the residents of Srinagar and nearby districts.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education