SRINAGAR: Medical Council of India has accorded approval for diploma course in Gynaecology and obstetrics (DGO) at the Govt Medical College, (GMC) Srinagar.
Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din had been pleading for the start of the course in view of the heavy rush and deficiency of trained staff in Gynaecology in the state.
The Minister today directed referring 12 vacancies to Board of Professional Entrance Examinations so that selection process of candidates gets a kick start and the course is started at the earlier.
The start of DGO at GMC would help in overcoming the shortage of Gynaecologists and obstetrics in the state which are in huge demand particularly in rural and hilly areas.
It may be recalled that due to the persistent efforts of Taj, the Centre recently increase the intake capacity of MBBS seats in the Government run medical colleges in the state by 150. The decision was appreciated by the all walks of life in the state.
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