GGSMCH Faridkot Dominates at the National Level: Dermatology Residents Win Top Honors at DRCON 2026…
Faridkot/Jammu (Alexander D’Souza): Under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Sood, Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, the Department of Dermatology at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital (GGSMCH), Faridkot, has once again hoisted the flag of its academic excellence on the national stage.
At DRCON 2026 (the 2nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association for Dermato-Rheumatology), held in Jammu, the institute’s young doctors delivered a stellar performance, bringing glory to both the department and the college across the entire nation.
A Shower of Awards—Brilliant Performance by Faridkot Residents:
Under the expert mentorship of Dr. Sumir Kumar, Head of the Department of Dermatology, the residents showcased their talent in the ‘Award Paper Presentation’ category, securing the top positions:
First Prize: Dr. A.B. George (Senior Resident) secured the first place for his exceptional research paper.
Second Prize (Joint): Dr. Jenny Goyal (Senior Resident) and Dr. Shivali Mansuri (Junior Resident) jointly clinched the second prize, bringing honor to the institute.
Young Stars Shine Amidst Experts from Across the Nation:
This year, the central theme of the conference was “Skin—A Window to Systemic Rheumatic Diseases.” On this prestigious platform—amidst medical stalwarts gathered from across the country—the presentations and research work of these young doctors from Faridkot received effusive praise from the experts.
“This achievement is the result of the residents’ hard work and their unwavering dedication to research. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajiv Sood, our department is continuously setting new benchmarks in medical research,” stated Dr. Sumir Kumar, Head of the Department. Support from Seasoned Veterans:
The successful organization of the conference was accomplished under the guidance of the founders—Dr. Manish Kadam and Dr. Naveen Modi—and with the support of esteemed patrons such as Dr. Rajiv Sharma, Dr. Satish Sawant, and Dr. Vinay Singh. The event was led by the Organizing Chairperson, Dr. Aarti Sakral, and the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Cheena Langar.
This major triumph has not only brought glory to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College but has also provided a new direction to the emerging research in the field of Dermato-Rheumatology. A wave of jubilation currently sweeps through the department, and there is a continuous stream of visitors lining up to congratulate the victorious doctors.
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