Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing the Annual Day function at SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, praised the dedication of the institution's faculty, students, and newly inducted doctors. Emphasizing the immense trust patients place in doctors, he urged young medicos to serve in rural areas rather than seek urban postings alone.
Reflecting on the evolving landscape of medical science, he noted that while AI tools like ChatGPT aid treatment suggestions, they cannot replace the human empathy central to healthcare. In a personal anecdote, he shared his decision to pursue commerce over medicine due to a fear of cadaver dissection, expressing admiration for those in the field.
The Chief Minister assured continued government support for health infrastructure and stressed the need to strengthen services in underserved regions. He also lauded the Principal of SKIMS for rapidly earning the trust of students and staff.
Certificates were distributed to the 2019 graduating batch, and tributes were paid to late faculty members. The event was attended by Health Minister Sakina Itoo, Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, senior officials, faculty, and students.