Dr. Sunil Chandy’s message to the Friends and Alumni.
Dear Friends and Co-Alumni,
Every five years there is a leadership change in CMC Vellore. One amongst us on the senior faculty in CMC is chosen by the Council to be the Director of CMC for the next five years. This year, 2012, is the year where a change is due by the routine processes of the institution. On the 22nd of September, 2012, I take over the mantle of leadership from Dr. Suranjan Bhattacharji, who has ably led this great institution of ours for the last five years.
I take this opportunity to introduce myself. I belong to the Batch of 1978. I am a Cardiologist and was Head of Department till recently. My contemporaries between 1973 and 1983 will know me personally as fellow hostel mates and college mates of the same vintage. Some on either side of this age window will know me – as teachers, trainers and tutors on the older side and as my students on the other. All of them together are still a fraction of the entire alumni body. The larger chunk of the CMC diaspora worldwide, therefore, is likely to ask “Who is this fellow?” Hence this letter!
So to begin, let me say “Vanakkam” to all out there who love and care for our alma mater. You are the ambassadors of CMC to the wider world outside. My salutations to you for the honour and reputation you bring to CMC through your work and life. When we hear you over the reunion weekend every year, it inspires us. We feel proud to belong to the same fraternity, members of which excel equally well in academics, clinical medicine, cutting edge research and social causes. I believe ours is the most vibrant, robust, resourceful and fun loving alumni body anywhere in the world. GOTC, the American incarnation of the union, is a representation of the collective energy of the alumni. Thank you
CMC is, by God’s grace, an icon on the frontier of healthcare in India and South Asia. CMC is now becoming more visible as a center of excellence across the shores. In Africa, Middle East and beyond. You all are part of the-success story. Can we look at how we can enhance this profile to be relevant on a wider platform.
As we continue on this journey, my sense is that we can make the association between the Alumni and CMC stronger. We must explore newer ways to enhance the Interaction between these two institutions. For research, clinical collaborations, knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise. For fun and frolic as well. Let the CMC Alumni Association be a role model for other nstitutions.
In saying hello, I wish to join hands with you for a partnership that will transcend barriers of space and time to create something greater, for the glory of God and the honour to our Alma Mater.
I seek your help, ideas, suggestions and support at all times. My email address is sunilchandycmc@qmail.com and my mobile is + 91 9443350389.
Three cheers for the silver and blue.
Regards
Sunil Chandy
Director Designate
7th September 2012