Srinagar :The Department of Anatomy at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar celebrated World Anatomy Day, with great enthusiasm by organizing a series of academic, scientific and cultural programmes that highlighted the importance of anatomy in medical education, patient care and research.
In her inaugural address, Prof. Dr.Iffat Hassan, Principal/Dean Government Medical College congratulated the Department of Anatomy for organising the event and appreciated the active participation of the students and faculty members. She described anatomy as the foundation of medical science and said that a thorough understanding of human anatomy is essential for developing competent and compassionate doctors. She encouraged students to remain committed to learning, research and innovation while always placing patient care at the centre of their profession.
The programme included guest lectures by senior faculty members of the Department of Anatomy who attended the event. Administrator, Associated Hospitals, Masrat Hashim, Administrator, Associated Hospitals, Government Medical College Srinagar, Financial Advisor/CAO GMC, were also present.
The speakers emphasized on the growing importance of anatomy in modern medicine and explained how detailed anatomical knowledge supports safe surgical practice, accurate diagnosis, advanced medical imaging, interventional procedures and evidence based clinical decision making. They also discussed recent advances in anatomy education, including simulation based learning, three dimensional anatomical models, virtual dissection and digital technologies that are transforming medical training.
The celebration also featured academic competitions for MBBS students, poster presentations by postgraduate students and cultural events. These activities reflected the enthusiasm, creativity and scientific temperament of the students while providing an excellent platform to showcase their academic and artistic talents.
The event reflected the Department’s continued commitment to promoting excellence in medical education, research and professional development while inspiring future doctors to uphold the highest standards of healthcare, ethics and service to society.
Recently, the Faculty, Sr. Residents and Post Graduate Scholars of the Department participated in a workshop on Plastination organized by Dr. Martin Luther, Director and Head, Department of Anatomy, CIMS Karnataka on 9th and 10th September. The workshop provided hands on exposure to the science and technique of plastination, an advanced method of preserving biological specimens by replacing water and fat with specialised polymers.
The participants gained practical knowledge about tissue fixation, dehydration, forced impregnation under vacuum and specimen curing. The workshop demonstrated how plastinated specimens serve as durable, odourless and nontoxic teaching resources that enhance anatomical learning, surgical training and research while preserving fine structural details for long term educational use.
