Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has become the first medical college in Jammu and Kashmir to offer an MD in Biochemistry. This new course, starting in the current session of 2024, marks a major advancement in the region’s medical education.
According to details, GMC Jammu has also been granted permission to enhance MD seats in Pediatrics and Medicine.
An official from GMC Jammu said that the National Medical Commission (NMC) has allotted four MD seats in Biochemistry to the college. He said this is the first time an MD course in Biochemistry is being offered by any government institution in J&K.
Dr Rachna Sabharwal, Professor and Head of Biochemistry, led the efforts to start the MD Biochemistry course since she took over as HOD in August 2023, the official said, adding that she had identified this as the primary goal for the Biochemistry department on her first day as HOD and has now successfully achieved it.
