SRINAGAR: Senior pulmonologist Dr Rafi Ahmed Jan has been felicitated at the National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases (NAPCON), organised by the Indian Chest Society (ICS) in Kolkata, in recognition of his contribution to respiratory medicine.
Dr Jan, who heads the Department of Internal and Pulmonary Medicine at Kashmir Medical College (KMC), was honoured as a senior respiratory consultant from Kashmir at the national-level conference, marking another professional distinction in a career that has received recognition for three consecutive years.
His latest felicitation follows two earlier distinctions: becoming a Fellow of the Indian Association of Bronchology (IAB) and receiving the Fellowship of the Indian Chest Society (FICS).
The recognition at NAPCON adds to Dr Jan’s professional standing and brings further visibility to Kashmir’s medical fraternity at national academic and professional forums.
NAPCON is among India’s major gatherings of respiratory medicine specialists, bringing together pulmonologists, researchers and healthcare professionals to discuss advances in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pulmonary diseases.
Respiratory disorders, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other complex pulmonary conditions, remain a significant public health concern, underlining the importance of specialised clinical expertise and continued medical research.
Dr Jan’s consecutive recognitions over three years reflect his engagement with the national respiratory medicine community and the growing participation of medical professionals from Jammu and Kashmir in specialised medical forums.
