Dear AKMG members and families,
As we anticipate the approaching summer of 2026, the most exhilarating event is the upcoming 47th Annual AKMG Convention at the regal Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, New Jersey. Spreading over 3 days, August 6th through August 9th, what awaits us is a heavily packed convention. CME sessions, cultural events, fashion shows, literary session, entertainment programs in the evenings all will keep you engaged and entertained.
Please read the messages from our AKMG leaders and office bearers in the following pages.
AKMG President Dr. Elizabeth Mammen Prasad and the Convention Chair Dr. Rekha Menon with the members of their very capable organizing committee are working hard over the past 1 year or so to make sure that the 47th Annual AKMG Convention would turn out to be an unforgettable experience.
In the following pages, you can read the articles by our AKMG President and also by the Convention Chair along with various committee chairpersons detailing the activities during the 3 days of the convention.
The highlights of the convention include the dinner cruise on the inaugural day, Onam Sadya, talent shows by our own AKMG family members, and the Grand Gala dinner and further entertainment programs.
AKMG has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several years, blessed with a young generation of hard working and committed leaders. Advancement in technology along with social media platforms that include WhatsApp and Zoom have helped tremendously in coordinating AKMG activities and meetings.
Mentorship and Rising star programs under the leadership of Dr. Neena Thomas-Eapen have helped numerous young physicians and aspiring medical students, ably assisted by AKMG members who are well-established consultants from various specialties who volunteer their precious time in this process.
“Manasanthi” led by Dr. Raji Menon helps heal the minds of healers and the sessions are very well attended by many AKMG members. AKMG HS {Humanitarian Services} led by Drs. Nigil Haroon and Subrahmanya Bhat continue to support multiple charitable projects especially in Keralam. Please contribute whatever funds you can afford to AKMG HS, which are tax deductible.
The strength of all organizations depends on the number of members. Drs. Subrahmanya Bhat, Thomas Rajan and Shelby Kutty, leading the Membership Committee, are working hard to attract new members. We should all get involved in recruiting new members, especially from our local community events, academic institutions, clinics and hospitals.
Finally, visit our website akmg.org frequently and participate in several AKMG related WhatsApp groups to keep yourself updated regarding AKMG news and events.
In the ensuing pages, we have featured 3 books recently published about and by our senior AKMG members.
1. "Dr. M.V.Pillai: Kainikkarayile Viswapauran" - A Coffee Table book of the life and achievements of Prof. M. Velayudhan Pillai, highly accomplished Trivandrum Medical College alumnus, Oncologist and Past President of AKMG.
2. Dr. Enas A Enas, Past President of AKMG and a well known researcher and researcher, founder of CADI Foundation {Coronary Artery Disease in Indians} has authored the book "Treatise on Heart Disease in Indians" with Prof. Basil Varkey as the co-author of the book. Prof. Basil Varkey is a very proud Trivandrum Medical College alumnus, Emeritus Professor of Pulmonology and Critical Care at the Medical College of Wisconsin and my personal and family friend since the mid1980s.
3. "Climbing Mountains", biography of world famous Cardiologist and researcher Dr. Salim Yusuf, authored by Dr. James Mathew, himself a cardiologist and my personal friend since the 1970s from the Trivandrum Medical College.
I personally want to applaud Mrs. Preetha Konnackal, AKMG's Administrative Assistant for her admirable effort and skills in sculpting this Spring 2026 edition of the AKMG Reporter and the very capable guidance of Mr. Velluva Mohandas.
I am eagerly awaiting your presence and social interactions in our upcoming 47th Annual AKMG Convention. Kindly register ASAP and book your rooms in Hyatt Regency, Jersey City at the earliest.
CLICK TO READ REPORTER SPRING 2026
Best regards,
Krishna. R Prasad MD
Editor, AKMG Reporter