AKMG Canada Annual General Meeting

Akmg Canada Annual meeting 2025 was a grand success thanks to the stellar vision and teamwork from our leadership team: Dr. Krishnakumar Nair, Dr. Usha Harikumar, and Dr. Anil Joseph 👍. The presence of almost 130 attendees, insights by two state ministers with portfolios aligned to healthcare and immigration, a plenary talk by Dr. Jobin Varughese, general body meeting, skit, fashion show, dance, music, vendor booths, networking opportunities — and the vibrant energy infused by our young brigade led by Dr. Sumesh Menon and Chanchal — were the main highlights.

A heartfelt thank-you to our senior leaders — Dr. Mariamma Joseph, Dr. Mathai, Dr. Shah Nawaz, Dr. Santosh Paikattu, et al. — for their continued support🙏🙏. The New Jersey team, led by Dr. Elizabeth Mammen, Dr. Rekha Menon, and Dr. Liza Protasius, officially launched their registration campaign last night. Thanks to several community sponsors, Dr. Savita Rajan, and Dr. Thomas Rajan, we were able to cover a significant portion of the expenses and offer discounted registration for IMGs. Special shout-out to Dr. Shelby Kutty for wholeheartedly supporting Team Canada and Team New Jersey.

Introducing the new AKMG Canada leadership team: Dr. Iqbal Vadakkayil, Dr. Ajoi Vincent, and Dr. Sumesh Murali.

AKMG Canada Chapter – Recent Highlights and Achievements We are proud to share several recent accomplishments and contributions from our members, reflecting the strength and growth of our community: • Leadership in AKMG USA: • Dr. Nigil Haroon is now leading the AKMG Humanitarian services (HS) section. • Dr. Anil Joseph has been appointed to the Board of Governors. • Dr. Nisha Nigil serves as the Secretary of AKMG USA. • Match Success 2025: We celebrate a successful match year, with Drs. Akhila N, Samyukta Anand, and Anuja Ashok securing positions. • New Faculty Appointments: Congratulations to Drs. Sumesh Murali, Anup Devasia, and Farah, who have joined as junior faculty this year, along with another new faculty member soon to be announced. • Community Engagement: Our community initiative, CMHI, is organizing an outreach event next week in Oakville.

• Mentorship and Education: We conducted formal interview coaching sessions for mentees preparing for the CaRMS cycle this year. • Collaborative Initiatives: We are in the early stages of collaboration with Norka Roots to develop a toolkit for immigrant health in Canada. • Convention Leadership: Dr. Rajesh Ramachandran Nair served as the CME Chair for the recent AKMG Convention 2025. • Recognition and Awards: Dr. Fahad Mohammed received a Community Recognition Award from Aaha Radio for his outstanding contributions. • Gratitude to Our Mentors: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the mentors whose continued guidance has been invaluable: Drs. Sumesh Menon, Nigil Haroon, Krish Nair, Usha Harikumar, Ninan, Ajoi Vincent, Naufal Mohammed, Santhosh Kumar, Fahad Mohammed, Shakkeela, Nisha Nigil, and Rajesh Ramachandran Nair.