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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...

Dr. Venkit Iyer has been successful in publising four books published so far. 1. Decision making in clinical surgery. 2. Aging well and reaching beyond. 3.The Clinic. 4. Geriatrics Handbook. A 5th book is nearing completion. All the books are related to health care. Two of the books were released with in the last three years.The book with title “The Clinic” received a book award from Florida Authors and Publishers Association with Presidential medal.Dr. Iyer has also been an nvited lecturer by several organisations and associations with interviews on TV Asia and Rama On Health care news, and local news papers.He is also active in providing community services to Malayalee Association of Tampa, India cultural centre, Florida association of Physicians of Indian origin, and AKMG with awards and recognitions.

It was a real pleasure for Akmg Georgia chapter to present a check for $4037 to the Atlanta Food Bank today. Many Thanks to all our generous donors who made this possible. We hope to have more participation next year and years to come. It was not a huge amount but when you think this amount will feed a meal for over 16000 less fortunate people, it makes us feel good as part of our community. Thank you AKMG. Have a wonderful New Year! Message from Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat, Immediate Past President AKMG

Dr. M. P. RavindraNathan has made a substantial contribution to the Trivandrum Medical College Alumni Association by sponsoring the construction of "TMC Alumni Knowledge Center ". Dr.RavindraNathan is an alumni of 1958 Batch and former President of AKMG. The project cost of 50-60 lakhs INR(2300sq ft) will be funded by Dr. Nathan. The foundation stone was laid by Hon Minister Smt K K Shylaja Teacher during the 13th Annual Alumni Convention and the construction work is being started at 2 pm on 23rd March Tuesday,in the presence of DME Dr Remla Beevi & Joint DME Dr Thomas Mathew, TMC Principal Dr Sara Varghese, MCH Supdt Dr Sharmad, and SAT, Supdt Dr Santhosh Kumar.

Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat, President of AKMG (2020-2021) received the Sewa Life Time Achievement Award and Health care industry Life Time Achievement Award in 2020.

Dr. Venkit Iyer has published a new book with title as "Aging well and Reaching Beyond". It is meant for general reading by all readers. It contains very useful information on preventive health care, wellness measures, elder care and end of life issues. It is available in Amazon and Barnes and Noble web sites. The book has received good reviews by various individuals. AKMG recommends the members to support his cause by buying one copy and he has pledged all proceeds to go charity. This is his second book- the first one was published two years ago with title as "Decision making in clinical surgery".

Dr. Jay Raman has just published the story of his life "From the land of spice to the land of spice." A synopsis of the book. The title of this book, From the Land of Spice to the Land of Oil, aptly describes the book. It is an immigrant physician's tale of his life and times. More than just a biography, it is a story of his times. He was born in 1945 at the end of Second World War. Kerala, his birthplace in India, is well-known for its spices and ancient martial arts. He was witness to great historic events like the end of the Second World War, the independence and partition of India, the Cold War, the collapse of communism, global warming, and finally the Covind-19 pandemic. He has described these events as he saw them, both as a physician and as a keen student of history. He served in the Indian army and also in the army of the Sultan of Oman. He has many interesting stories to tell, both professional and personal. After immigrating to the USA, he had extensive ex...

Dr. Annapurna Bhat, Rheumatologist and First Lady of AKMG has been elected as the chair of the Women Entrepreneurs Board, Indian American International Chamber of Commerce.  She is a graduate of KMC, Manipal India, with Internal medicine residency training from Downstate Med NY and Rheumatology fellowship from Emory University, Atlanta GA, practicing in Stockbridge, GA. She was awarded Top Georgia Rheumatologist in 2018.  Dr. Anu Bhat has been involved in multitude charitable organizations as donor. Some examples of organizations that she has contributed in Atlanta, include Heaven house, A Friends house Inc, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Clayton State University, Kennesaw state University, The Raksha Foundation. Ekal Vidyalaya, Habitat for humanity, AIM for Seva, Nrupathunga Kannada Koota , Arts Clayton, Hands of Hope , Good Shepherd clinic and others. Her contributions to multiple cultural and charitable activities in GA, FL and India, have positively impacted and influ...

  Trivandrum Medical College Knowledge Centre Donated by Dr. Ravindranathan, past president of AKMG, the TMC Knowledge Centre is meant for the  enhancement  of medical information.   His contribution amounts to $70,000 dollars.   The centre formally inaugurated by Health Minister of Kerala Hon: Smt. K. K. Shailaja Teacher on 15 th  February 2020, during the 15 th  Annual Alumni Convention at Trivandrum Medical College will be  open to all physicians and medical personnel as well as visiting physicians.  Dr. Nathan also received the distinguished alumni award during this function. Dr. Nathan has published several books.  Release of the Malayalam Edition of his books “Second Chance –  (Randamoozham) and Stories from My Heart (Ente Hrudayathil Pathinja Kure Kathakal) was conducted during a special reception, a civil ceremony “Nathan’s Day” on February 22, 2020 at Changanacherry, Kerala.