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Dr Ashiq Hussain, Professor
and Head of Department, Department of General Surgery, Medical
College Srinagar was appointed as the Principal and Dean of
Government Medical College Srinagar. He replaces the Out going
Principal Dr. Ghulam Jeelani who retired on 31.01.05.
The new principal was accorded a warm welcome by the Employee
Union of Government Medical College Srinagar after bidding a Hot
Farewell to Dr. Ghulam Jeelani.
The New Principal in an address to the Union asked them for their
full co-operation in running the college. In his own words he said
that the college belonged to everyone, from a Professor to a
sweeper and that he needed every body's support to help it
function.
Dr Ashiq Hussain is known for
his Dynamic personality, his no-nonsense attitude and his honesty
and integrity. On this occasion he was accompanied by all the
senior staff members and faculty namely Dr. Malik, Dr. G.Q
Khan, Dr. Afzal Khan, Dr. Mushtaq Shah among others.
The Outgoing principal was visibly
emotional on the occasion. He was accompanied to the gate and his
waiting official car by many senior members including Dr. Ashiq
Hussain, Dr.G.Q Khan, Dr. Malik, Dr. Kamli and others. The
Employee Union followed him to the gate bidding him farewell in
their own way.
Dr. Ghulam Jeelani will be
remembered for carrying out an extensive reconstruction work in
Government Medical College Srinagar and its associated Hospitals
including S.M.H.S and Lal Ded Hospital. His achievements also
include painting of the College and Hospitals, a new roof over the
college and most important Hiring of Private Security to look
after GMC Srinagar and Associated Hospitals, for the first time in
the history of Government medical College Srinagar..
We wish Dr. Ashiq Hussain all the
Best. And Adios Amigos Dr. Jeelani. |