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Prof (Dr) Rukhsana Najeeb - Principal GMCA
Prof (Dr) Rukhsana Najeeb

Prof (Dr) Rukhsana Najeeb

(Principal)

Government Medical College, Anantnag
(1st May 2024 - Present)

Message From Principal

Dear Stakeholders,
Greetings from the Principal 's Desk, Government Medical College Anatnag. As the Principal/Dean, I'm honored to address you on behalf of our dedicated faculty and staff.
Our Mission is to pioneer excellence in medical education by seamlessly integrating innovative teaching with hands-on training. We aspire to cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed for success in diverse health disciplines.
Our Vision is to position GMC Anatnag as a beacon of medical learning and research in India. We are unwaveringly committed to advancing medical science, elevating patient care, and making substantial contributions to our community’s and the state’s health sector. Our focus extends beyond academic brilliance to encompass the holistic development of our students, instilling in them profound empathy, ethical practice, and a dedication to societal service.

A Personal Message:
Leading GMC Anatnag is a privilege, and we acknowledge the dynamic nature of medical science. We pledge to stay at the forefront of these changes, providing our students with a dynamic and enriching educational experience.

We are dedicated to:
Quality Education: Delivering a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the challenges of modern healthcare.
Research and Innovation: Encouraging and facilitating cutting-edge research, we aspire to contribute to the advancement of medical science, benefitting not just our state but the global community.
Comprehensive Care: Ensuring that our associated hospitals and health centers provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare, emphasizing patient safety and ethical practice.
Continuous Improvement: Regularly updating our teaching methodologies, conducting quality audits, and enhancing our infrastructure to provide an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
Community Engagement: Engaging with the community to understand and meet their health needs, thereby reinforcing our role in societal development.

In conclusion, I express heartfelt gratitude to all departments and stakeholders who support and believe in our mission. Together, we will strive to make GMC Anantnag a center of excellence in medical education and healthcare services. To our students, you are the future of healthcare, and we are here to support you in realizing your dreams and achieving your fullest potential.


Warm regards,

Prof (Dr) Rukhsana Najeeb
Principal
Government Medical College Anatnag

principal signiture

Educational Qualifications

MBBS
Government Medical College Srinagar
MD Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura Srinagar
Fellowship in Pain and Palliation
AIIMS New Delhi
Assessor from DGHS
Army Base Hospital Northern Command

Former Posts

Faculty Member
(1999-2019)
Government Medical College Srinagar
HOD Anesthesiology and Critical Care
(2019-2024)
Government Medical College Srinagar
9
Kidney Transplants
244
Cochlear Implants
62
Bariatric Cases
5000+
Super Specialty Cases
62
ICU Beds
35
PG Seats
High-End Equipment Installed
  • ENT: Coblator Technology, High-End Fiber Optics Video Adult & Pediatric Bronchoscope & Laryngoscope
  • OBG: Advanced Hysteroscope and Colposcope
  • Dentistry: CBCT Machine
  • Pediatrics: Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer
  • Medicine: ERBP Machine, MBT Machine
  • Ophthalmology: Optical Biometry
  • Radiology: Additional 500Mas X-ray for IPD, MRI to be installed soon
  • Anesthesia: Radiofrequency Ablation
  • State-of-Art Endoscopic Gastro Workstation in Medicine (1st in UT)
Optimized Spaces, Optimized Care
  • Shifted Pediatrics to Block A, MMABM Hospital (long-pending demand)
  • Increased Bed Strength in Pediatrics (30 to 100)
  • Started NICU Services (16 beds)
  • Allotted MCCH space to OBG for ICU & Blood Bank
  • Established Separate Collection & Reporting Unit adjacent to Central Lab
  • Added 5 beds to Casualty, 6-bed Surgical ICU
  • Separate ECG & X-Ray Units for OPD & IPD
  • Increased OPD Counters
  • Introduced Scan & Share
  • Operational Dedicated Stroke Unit & Vitrectomy Unit
  • CSSD & Emergency/Trauma Care Services to start soon
CathLab Excellence
  • Inaugurated on 20th Feb 2025 by J&K Health Minister
  • 171 procedures in first 20 days
  • 5 successful LBBA cases in one day
  • 100 Primary Angioplasties by July 2025
  • 50 Successful LBBA Pacing with C-Arm
  • Started TMT Services
Advanced Surgical ICU
  • Milestone in critical care
  • Now managing severe trauma and cardiac arrest cases locally
  • Saved a 17-yr-old girl’s life with ventilatory support, reducing transfer delays
Free Diet & Canteen Facilities
  • Started Free Diet in January 2025
  • In-campus Canteen Services for attendants and staff operational after tenders
Clean Hospitals for Safe Health
  • NQAS Introductory Meet (July 2025)
  • Two Biomedical Waste Management Workshops
  • Regular Infection Control Committee rounds with implemented recommendations
  • Recent Sanitation/Fumigation Drive
Complex Surgeries Within Reach
  • 100 Primary Angioplasties, 50 LBBA Pacing
  • Double Volume Exchange Transfusions in NICU
  • OBG’s 1st Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • 1st Endoscopic Removal of Intestinal Tumor
  • 1st ULAR Procedure & Whipple Procedure
  • Orthopedics’ 1st Complex Spinal Cord Tumor Removal
  • Peritoneal Flap with TAR for Hernia Repair
More Patients, More Healing
  • Increased OPD patients with more rooms and doctors
  • Higher admissions with more beds
  • Reduced referrals (especially heart and trauma cases)
  • More diagnostics with separate X-ray, ECG, and high-end lab equipment
Health Services to Doorsteps
  • 129 Families Adopted (2024-25)
  • 329 Anganwadi Visits
  • 16 Awareness Camps (M-Pox, Animal Bites, TB Elimination)
  • Regular TB Screening at RHTC & UHTC
  • 27 Blood Donation Camps, collecting over 6000 units
Bridging the Gap
  • 13 Assistant Professors from JKPSC
  • 8 Faculty, 11 Nursing, 6 Anesthesia/OT Tech, Speech Therapist, Paramedical Staff, Occupational Therapist, 15 Technical Assistants on Academic Arrangement Basis
Academic Milestones
  • Proposal for 50 MBBS (100 to 150) & 34 PG (MD/MS) seats
  • 41 DNB Seats increased (2024-25)
  • BSc Nursing intake at GCN Anantnag from 40 to 60
  • Hosted 2 National Conferences (JAKASICON-June 2025, ISRPTCon-Sep 2024)
  • 10 National CMEs, including 1st Physiology CME
  • 2 Biomedical Research Workshops

Research & Publications

50
National Publications
10
International Publications