Dear AKMG friends and family members,
We had a wonderful 46th Annual AKMG Cruise Convention organized by Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran and his Convention team chaired by Dr. Reena Kavilaveettil. We all reminisce fondly about the magical experience on the Utopia of the Seas where we met old friends and made new friends.
Now we are getting ready for the 47th Annual AKMG Convention during August 6th through August 9th, 2026, at Hyatt Regency in Jersey City on the Hudson, New Jersey. Our AKMG President Dr. Elizabeth Mammen-Prasad and Dr. Rekha Menon, the Convention Chair and the Organizing Committee are working hard to make this upcoming convention memorable and highly successful. Please remember to register early. The early bird discounted registration ends on December 31st, 2025.
AKMG has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past 2 plus decades. Apart from organizing the annual convention and continuing with associated activities including AKMG humanitarian service projects, there are multiple new avenues that AKMG has been developing to expand the Spectrum of activities. And what I think second there This includes frequent Zoom meetings promoting periodic academic activities, frequent cultural activities, promoting “Manassanthi” {Peace of Mind} sessions led by Dr. Raji Menon, providing guidance and counseling for young medical and dental graduates regarding residency and further career options in the US through Rising Star program and AKMG mentorship program led by doctor Neena Thomas. Please also note that multiple WhatsApp groups related to AKMGt have been established that involve frequent exchanges between members regarding academic and cultural activities as well as interesting debates which can at times get acrimonious regarding political scenarios in North America. Overall, the activity levels and interactions have gone up significantly among AKMG members on a daily fashion. AKMG has been blessed with infusion of very energetic young leaders which ensures a promising leadership for EKG for the years to come.
There are multiple articles in this edition of the AKMG Reporter including details regarding the upcoming AKMG convention in Jersey City, and also a couple of clinically relevant articles including those by Nisha Nigil and Dr. Oommen on heart disease.
Please do not forget the following few things.
Please remember to contribute to AKMG humanitarian services for various charitable activities in North America and India Kerala.
1. Visit AKMG website, akmg.org, frequently regarding updates about AKMG events and activities.
2. Try your best to remain active in multiple AKMG activities and WhatsApp groups to contribute further to the academic and cultural projects of AKMG.
3. Remember to register early for upcoming 47th annual AKMG convention in Jersey City, August 6th through 9th, 2026.
Looking forward to meeting you all in Jefferson City during the upcoming it can be conversion
Best regards,
Krishna. R Prasad MD
Editor, AKMG Reporter