AIIMS Jammu organizes Temporal Bone Dissection Conference

Participants of Temporal Bone Dissection Conference at AIIMS Jammu.
Participants of Temporal Bone Dissection Conference at AIIMS Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 27: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu organized second Temporal Bone Dissection Conference, at AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu. .
The two-day academic event witnessed enthusiastic participation from delegates across the country. The conference was inaugurated by Prof D N Sharma, Executive Director and CEO, who emphasized the importance of skill-based academic initiatives in enhancing surgical expertise and improving patient care outcomes.
Prof Meeta Gupta, Dean Academics and Medical Superintendent (Additional Charge), highlighted the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous medical education in strengthening healthcare delivery and institutional excellence.
The conference was conducted under the course directorship of Dr Darwin Kaushal, Additional Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Head-Neck Surgery along with Dr Amardeep Singh, Associate Professor, who played a key role in organizing and executing the scientific program.
The workshop was jointly coordinated by the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology and Anatomy, with active academic leadership from Dr Shalika Sharma, Additional Professor, Department of Anatomy.
The scientific program featured expert lectures, live surgical demonstrations, and extensive cadaveric dissection sessions. Key areas covered included temporal bone anatomy, mastoid surgery, cochlear implant techniques, facial nerve anatomy, and other advanced otologic procedures. Eminent faculty from AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bilaspur, and GMC Jammu participated as invited experts.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Darwin Kaushal stated that the conference aimed to provide comprehensive exposure to temporal bone anatomy and advanced surgical approaches while strengthening academic collaborations among premier medical institutions across the country. The event saw active participation from faculty members, residents, and practicing ENT surgeons from across India.