Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
| Type | Semi-autonomous |
|---|---|
| Established | 1977 1983 (as Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) |
| Chairman | Ms. Mehbooba Mufti |
| Director | Dr. A. G. Ahangar |
| Location |
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir,  India34°8′8.4156″N 74°48′4.1976″E / 34.135671000°N 74.801166000°ECoordinates: 34°8′8.4156″N 74°48′4.1976″E / 34.135671000°N 74.801166000°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations |
University Grants Commission (UGC) Medical Council of India (MCI) Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
| Website |
http://skimsmc.edu.in/ http://skims.ac.in/ |
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences , also abbreviated SKIMS, is the largest medical Institute under State Legislature Act in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is the lone medical university of J&K state headed by a Director who holds the position of Ex-officio Secretary to the Government. Chief Minister is the Chairman of the SKIMS governing body that performs the role of the cabinet for the semi-autonomous super-specialty hospital and the deemed university. Some of the graduates of this medical university are now working as licensed physicians in countries like the US, Australia, UK, etc. and have brought laurels to this institution.
The institute incorporates 50 departments which includes medicine and allied,surgery and allied and other supportive services.
http://skims.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=6&Itemid=53
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