Director SKIMS Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie hails recognition as acknowledgement of Institute’s clinical, academic and research excellence
Srinagar/Ahmedabad, November 14: Bringing laurels to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Dr. Afaq Ahmad Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, has been formally conferred the prestigious Fellowship of the Indian College of Hematology (FICH) in recognition of his significant academic and professional contributions to the field of Hematology and nearly two decades of dedicated service in the specialty.
The fellowship was formally awarded during HEMATOCON 2026, the Annual National Hematology Conference being held in Ahmedabad from November 12 to 15, 2026, and was presented by the President of the Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT). The distinction recognises Dr. Aafaq ‘s sustained contributions to clinical hematology, patient care, medical education and research.
At SKIMS, Dr. Afaq has been actively involved in the management of complex hematological disorders and the delivery of specialised hematology services, including Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. His academic contributions encompass undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral teaching, besides research focused on locally relevant blood disorders.
The recognition also brings distinction to SKIMS and highlights the Institute’s significant contribution to advancing specialised medical care, academic excellence and hematology research. It reflects the dedication and professional commitment of its faculty towards strengthening tertiary and quaternary healthcare services, fostering academic growth and improving outcomes for patients with complex blood disorders.
Congratulating Dr. Afaq Ahmad Khan on this prestigious achievement, Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, said that the fellowship was not only a recognition of the faculty member’s professional accomplishments but also an acknowledgement of the Institute’s sustained commitment to excellence in clinical care, academics and research.
“It gives me immense pleasure to see SKIMS being recognised at national and international platforms for its best clinical practices, academic contributions and research initiatives. Such achievements reflect the collective efforts, dedication and professional commitment of our faculty and establish SKIMS’ position as a leading institution in specialised healthcare,” Prof. Ashraf said.
The Director SKIMS congratuled and appreciated his valuable contributions to the field of Hematology. He expressed confidence that such distinctions would further inspire academic pursuits, research and the continued advancement of specialised hematology services at the Institute.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Afaq Ahmad Khan acknowledged the support and encouragement of the Institute’s leadership, his mentors, colleagues and departmental team, crediting their collective contribution to his professional journey.
The achievement marks another significant milestone for SKIMS, reinforcing its stature as a premier tertiary and quaternary care institution committed to clinical excellence, medical education, specialised healthcare and research.
HEMATOCON 2026 is continuing in Ahmedabad, bringing together leading hematologists, clinicians and researchers from across the country for scientific deliberations and academic exchange.
