SRINAGAR Sept 1: J&K Medical Council has suspended the registration of Dr. Istiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthopedics, GMC Baramulla, terming him as “delinquent” and “incompetent based on the inquiry report of an expert committee”.
It stated that during his appearance before the Inquiry Committee, Dr. Abdullah acknowledged that he had not been regularly attending his official duties at GMC Baramulla and was unable to defend his case above all report also highlighted his surgical incompetence, which has been conclusively proven.
It further said that it has been established that you are a proven delinquent medical practitioner and guilty of professional misconduct and technical incompetence.”
Based on the committee’s report, the JKMC has decided to suspend Dr. Istiyaq’s registration certificate numbers 3909 (Additional Qualification) and 10077 (Permanent Registration) for a period of one year, effective from August 21, 2024.
The order further added that it is expected that you use this time to reflect, review, and improve your skills. During the suspension period, as a trainee, you must work under the guidance of the HoD Orthopedics, GMC Handwara, who will assess and authenticate your surgical capabilities and professional conduct.
The council will review the assessment report submitted by the Principal/HoD Orthopedics, GMC Handwara, before deciding on any future authorization for you to perform surgeries or practice after the one-year suspension.
Order directed to surrender your original registration certificates. These will remain in the council’s possession until the end of the suspension period, pending a review of the decision based on the report from the Principal/HoD Orthopedics, GMC Handwara.
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