Government Medical College, Karanagar, Srinagar
The Government Medical College, Srinagar (also known as GMC Srinagar) is a government medical college and hospital located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established in 1959. It is the oldest medical college in Kashmir. The college and hospital are affiliated with the University of Kashmir and recognised by the Medical Council of India (currently National Medical Commission). The college is located in the Karan Nagar area of Srinagar, about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from Lal Chowk. The girls' hostel is located within the campus but the boys' hostel is 2.7 km (1.7 mi) away.
Welcome message by HOD
Warm greetings! It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to KASHMEDCON 2026 – Kashmir Medicine Conference 2026, a two-day national conference organized by the Department of General Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar, in affiliation with the Association of Physicians of India. The conference brings together eminent physicians, specialists, researchers, and postgraduate trainees from across the country on a common academic platform. With the theme “Advancing Internal Medicine: From Evidence to Excellence in Clinical Practice,” KASHMEDCON 2026 places a special emphasis on Medicine Update—bringing the latest advances, evolving guidelines, landmark trials, emerging therapies, newer diagnostic approaches, and changing standards of care in Internal Medicine. Our endeavour is to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving medical evidence and its practical application in everyday clinical practice. We look forward to an enriching scientific programme featuring expert lectures, interactive discussions, case-based sessions, and meaningful academic exchange. We warmly invite you to join us in the beautiful setting of Srinagar and make KASHMEDCON 2026 a memorable journey of learning, collaboration, and excellence in patient care..
ABOUT THE EVENT
KASHMEDCON 2026 is a two-day national conference organized by the Department of General Medicine, GMC Srinagar, in affiliation with the Association of Physicians of India. Scheduled for 14–15 October 2026 at SKICC, Srinagar, the conference will bring together leading physicians, specialists, researchers, and postgraduate trainees from across the country. With a strong focus on Medicine Update, KASHMEDCON 2026 aims to bring the latest developments in Internal Medicine to the forefront of clinical practice. The Medicine Update programme will highlight recent advances, evolving guidelines, landmark clinical trials, emerging therapies, newer diagnostic approaches, and important changes in the management of common and complex medical conditions. Through Medicine Update, delegates will explore what is new, what has changed, and how recent evidence can be translated into better patient care. The conference will provide a comprehensive Medicine Update for clinicians seeking to remain current with the rapidly evolving field of Internal Medicine. The conference will also provide an engaging platform for scientific exchange, interactive discussions, clinical case-based learning, academic collaboration, and professional networking. KASHMEDCON 2026 seeks to foster meaningful dialogue between experts and young physicians while promoting evidence-based, practical, and patient-centred approaches to modern Internal Medicine..
