Jammu, Nov 02 (KNO): The Department of Pediatric Surgery, SMGS Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, has brought laurels to the institution by winning the Best Paper Award at the 14th National Conference of the Society of Pediatric Urology, held at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.
The award-winning paper, titled "Laparoscopic and Endourological Management of Rare Urological Disorders in Children," was presented by Dr Saalim Nazki, Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, GMC Jammu.
The department, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), presented three scientific papers at the national conference, reflecting its growing academic and research activities. Notably, one of the papers was presented by a DrNB resident doctor, highlighting the department's commitment to academic growth, research and nurturing young surgical talent.
Expressing his happiness, Dr Nazki said the achievement was a matter of great pride and prestige for the department as well as the institution. He added that despite being a recently established department, it has already earned recognition and won several awards at various academic and scientific forums.
Dr Nazki expressed his gratitude to the GMC administration and the Government for their continued support and encouragement, which has enabled the department to showcase its clinical achievements and academic work at national and international platforms—(KNO)