GMC Srinagar mourns demise of Dr Qazi Masood

Srinagar, July 25: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has expressed deep shock over the demise of Prof (Dr) Qazi Masood (Ex-Principal/ Dean, GMC Srinagar), who left for heavenly abode today.

As the news of the demise of Prof (Dr) Qazi Masood poured in a pall of gloom encompassed Govt. Medical College, Srinagar. Prof (Dr) Qazi Masood served as Principal/ Dean, GMC Srinagar, in the year 2011 & 2012, prior to that he was Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology, GMC Srinagar.

He joined GMC Srinagar as a faculty in 1982 and during his tenure he served GMC Srinagar in different capacities. His contributions in the medical and academic field is highly commendable and his leadership quality is widely acknowledged and respected everywhere.

A condolence meeting was held today at Govt. Medical College, Srinagar to condole the sad demise of Prof. Qazi Masood, which was chaired by Principal/ Dean, Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan. The meeting was attended by Administrator, Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak along with various Heads of Department, Medical Superintendents, Senior Faculty Members, Officers and administrative staff of GMC Srinagar, who expressed grief over his demise and prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul. They also extended their sympathies with Prof (Dr) Shahida Mir (Ex-Principal/ Dean, GMC Srinagar) and other family members.

Condoling the demise of Prof. Qazi  Masood, Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan conveyed her heartfelt condolences and prayed for peace to the departed soul and called it a personal loss. She illustrated how under the guidance and patronage of late Prof. Qazi Masood, the department of Dermatology reached newer heights. “I felt blessed to have worked with him as he was not only an astute clinician, an academician par excellence but also a great Administrator,” Dr Iffat said.

Various Heads of Department, faculty members and other Administrative Staff paid rich tributes to the departed soul and prayed for his eternal peace.