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We are pleased to share the scientific poster presentations showcased at the 47th AKMG Convention in New Jersey. Our presenters shared valuable clinical insights, research findings, and quality improvement initiatives across various disciplines. Presented Topics & Authors : Dr. Anna Carin Sunil: Title: Hidden in Plain Sight: Endometriosis Presenting as Bowel Obstruction. Dr.Hala Majeed: Title: Sar-’coy’-dosis: A Non-Caseating Drama. Dr.Akhtar Zamil Sirajudeen: Title: Mapping the Broken Clock: Quantifying Operational Delays and Their Independent Impact on Patient Satisfaction in a High-Volume Tertiary Emergency Department — A Quality Improvement Study from Kerala, India. Dr. Navya Mathew: Title: Real-World Impact of Mismatch Repair (MMR) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) in Solid Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Center in India. This academic track was organized under the leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Mammen-Prasad (AKMG Presiden...

As we came to the conclusion of this wonderful 47th AKMG Convention, my heart is filled with gratitude. What we have experienced over these past few days did not happen because of one person. It happened because of an extraordinary AKMG family that came together with commitment, friendship, generosity, and teamwork. As Convention Chair, it is my privilege to recognize the many people who worked behind the scenes to make this convention possible. First, I would like to thank Dr. Iyer and the entire Souvenir Committee for their tremendous effort in putting together our beautiful convention souvenir. A special thank-you also to everyone who contributed articles, messages, advertisements, and memories to make it so meaningful. To Dr. Neena Kumar, Smitha Haridas, and the entire Entertainment Committee, along with Dr.Nasim Shajahan, Judith and Dr.Manju Nayar as Emcees,and Dr. Thompson Chemplavil leading Anthakshari,thank you for bringing energy, excitement, music, and celebration to ou...

Thank you Dr.Elizabeth Mammen Prasad, Dr.Joseph Prasad, Dr.Rekha Menon, Dr.Liza Protasis and Dr.Bikram Kabir for making the AKMG New Jersey convention a memorable one after all the heart aches of planning and getting it off the ground. I want to thank all the writers, with a propensity to express themselves a big thank you for making the literary forum a big success. Thank you to the audience for the wonderful feedback that we at the literary forum received. Truly a place where medicine and minds meet, a place where art and science meet. Thank you Dr Venkat Iyer who is one of the founders of AKMG for your valuable input. His book on Lifestyle medicine is an eyeopener. This important topic was never taught to us during our residency or fellowship. So thank you for your book. Dr. Thomas Payapilli spoke from his book about Healthy Habits for lifelong wellness and explained how he came off the BP medicines with time restricted eating and many other habits. Dr. Charl...

We are thrilled to share the successful inauguration of the new AKMG Canada leadership team with an initiative close to our hearts: a holiday toy drive to bring joy and support to children and families in need this holiday season. In a wonderful demonstration of our commitment to community service, AKMG Canada partnered with the renowned CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish Toy Drive. This collaboration marks a fantastic start for our newly appointed leadership, showcasing their dedication to making a tangible difference right from the outset. This inaugural event was spearheaded by our dynamic new executive team: President: Dr. Iqbal Vadakkayil Secretary: Dr. Sumesh Murali Treasurer: Dr. Ajoi Vincent Under their guidance, the AKMG Canada family rallied together with incredible enthusiasm and generosity. Thanks to the overwhelming support and kind contributions from our members and the community, we were able to collect a fantastic total of 80 toys! Each toy represents a spark of ho...

Good morning AKMG Family! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. As we close out the year, the AKMG Georgia Chapter is excited to share major progress on our 5th Annual Holiday Food Drive campaign! Including cash and check donations, our 2025 Holiday Food Drive has raised an impressive $5,077.00 and is still growing!This generous amount will translate into 15,231 nutritious meals provided by the Atlanta Community Food Bank for our neighbors in need. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated thus far—your support makes a tangible difference in our community.We were also proud to have our current president, Dr. Elizabeth Mammen Prasad, kick off the 2025 giving season as our first donor! The need for food security remains high, and AKMG Georgia is committed to continuous support. Over the last four years, the AKMG Georgia Chapter has helped provide over 80,000 meals to the hungry and homeless in and around Atlanta. We are especially proud o...

📰 Exciting News: A New Chapter for Trivandrum Medical College! It is with immense enthusiasm and great hope that I share some truly spectacular news regarding the future growth of our beloved alma mater, Trivandrum Medical College (TMC). 🌟 Launching a Grand Initiative We are on the cusp of launching a grand initiative intended to propel TMC into its next phase of spectacular growth. The goal is ambitious: to explore a formal tie-up with the Mayo Clinic to revamp TMC as a world-class Centre of Excellence. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to reach that goal. 🤝 Global Preventive Oncology Summit & Distinguished Guests A pivotal event in this journey will be the Global Preventive Oncology (GPO) Summit being held in Thiruvananthapuram from January 16th to 18th. We are incredibly honored to welcome two distinguished guests from the global healthcare community for this summit: Dr. Prathibha Varkey, President of Mayo Health Systems, will be joining us. Dr. Varkey is a daug...

Dear AKMG Family, Apologies for the long post, but I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and joined our Virtual Kerala Piravi Celebration last night. It was a wonderful evening, and I’m delighted to share that we had 98 participants at the highest point — a true testament to our vibrant and supportive AKMG community! A special thank you to our dynamic co-chairs, Dr.Manju Nayar and Dr.Jincy Clement of the Entertainment Committee, for their outstanding leadership and creativity in organizing such a memorable event. From the inspiring guest speakers Dr. Hari Parameswaran, K. Jayakumar IAS and Dr. Venugopal Menon who shared thoughtful messages, to the Ottamthullal by Sri. Ambalapuzha Suresh Varma accompanied by artist Sri. Cherthala Krishnakumar, singer Sri. Ambalapuzha Ratheesh Kumar Achary, and mridangam artist Sri.Kalamandalam Vinod Kumar Achary, the soulful singing by our own talented members Dr. Raji Menon, Dr. Aparna Das and ...

The AKMG NJ Chapter Launch was helt at the Mogul Restaurant in Edison. It was an evening that brought together accomplished medical professionals and enthusiastic IMG students in a setting that allowed them to connect, learn, and celebrate together. The highlight of the evening was the proclamation from New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal, which was read aloud by the President-elect of the NJ AKMG Chapter, Dr. Rekha Menon. This proclamation underscored the significance of AKMG's contributions to the medical field. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Sindu Ponnarath, the President of AKMG National from California, Dr. Anjana Samadder, AAPI National President from Ohio,Dr. Hetal Gor from the Board of Trustees (BOT) of AAPI, Dr. Hemant Patel, Past President of AAPI,Dr. Celine Paulous, President of AKMG NY, along with members from the Pennsylvania chapter. One of the evening's highlights was Dr. Sarah Easaw's keynote speech about the advances in breast cancer diagnosi...

Dear AKMG Members, We are delighted to announce the successful launch of the North Carolina chapter of the Association of Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG) on October 16th, 2023, at the Sitar Indian Restaurant. The morning was filled with warmth, camaraderie, and enthusiasm as we gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Dr. Beppy Edassery and Dr. James Edassery, Dr. Suneel Mohammed and Sherin Mohammed, Dr. Anita Pisharody and Dr. Murali Pisharody, Dr. Sandhya Kumar and Mr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Jisha John, Dr.Ipe Kalathoor, Dr. Sumitha Narayanan, Dr. Nivin Haroon, Dr. Sreelekha Sasidhar, and Dr. Jaseela Illath, among others. The support and participation of these distinguished members added a special touch to our inaugural gathering. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Sindu Pillai, the President of AKMG, who shared her insights and vision for our organization. We are grateful to her for her guidance and leadership...

Like every organization in the world, AKMG also had to rethink how best to continue to serve its members during the COVID pandemic. Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Bhatt and other senior leaders of AKMG, the pandemic has counter-intuitively strengthened our organization. While the response to COVID-19 from many bigger organizations has been ambivalent, uneven, and chaotic – AKMG have taken the challenge and made the organization better and stronger, with one of the largest increases in membership during these uncertain times. As a free service to its members AKMG decided to have an online CME session every quarter to continue to keep the momentum and members engaged with organizational activities. AKMG has always been blessed to have doctors who have excelled in clinical, educational, research, and business sides of Medicine. But Pre COVID, it was not feasible to make full use of this large talent pool. COVID-19 has thrust the world into a sudden and futuristic existence where virt...