As I prepare to bid farewell, I do so with a deep sense of emotion, gratitude, and reflection. These ID cards you see here are not just identification—they are symbolic milestones of a journey that began nearly 25 years ago. I joined this great institution on April 16, 2001, as Employee No. P00006—a young anesthesiologist with dreams, determination, and a desire to serve.
From the very beginning, I was fortunate to walk alongside my dear ENT colleagues—Drs. Ravi, Manoj M.P., and Mohanakrishnan. Together, we built not just a department, but the foundation of what would become a pioneering institution in healthcare.
Over the years, I was shaped and mentored by the best. Under the golden era of MIMS Hospital, led by our visionary Chairman Dr. Azad Moopen, I was groomed to look beyond the boundaries of anesthesia. With his unwavering support, I ventured into new territories—introducing Emergency Medicine to India, affiliating with AHA and GWU, establishing PG entrance initiatives, and setting quality benchmarks across the Aster group. His mentorship empowered me to become Director of Emergency Medicine for the entire group—an honor I carried with pride and purpose.
My gratitude extends to Dr. Abdulla Cherayakkat and Prof. Varma, who supported me in my early days, and to board members like ER Salahuddin, ER Rahman, Mr. U. Basheer, Dr. Hamza P.M., Mr. Lukman, and Dr. Abraham Mammen. I also acknowledge the strength and support of leaders like Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Dr. Harish Pillai, Dr. Sooraj, Mr. Farhan, and Dr. Assuma, who were instrumental in expanding Emergency Medicine far beyond MIMS.
My EM leadership team—Drs. Jinesh, Shailesh, Shafi, Johnson, Paul, and Suresh—have been more than colleagues. They’ve been co-visionaries and companions in building an ecosystem of excellence. Today, over 100 EM consultants from our training ecosystem serve in the UK, and nearly 2,000 EMS paramedics trained under Aster EM are working in the Middle East, especially Qatar.
MIMS has never been just a workplace—it has been my second home. I have spent more than two-thirds of my life within these walls, walking these corridors, building friendships and memories that will last forever. I feel especially blessed to have journeyed with my classmates Dr. Ramesh, Dr. Preetha, Dr. Ravi, and Dr. Abid.
My warm thanks to all those I worked closely with in Nursing, HR, Quality, IT, BD, Operations, College of Nursing, MOD, and Canteen. A special salute to our residents, EMS/EMTs, the AHA team, Simulation Centre, Jisna, Reeshma, and the ED admin team—your energy, precision, and dedication have been truly inspiring.
As I step into a new chapter, I leave behind not just a role, but a legacy built together with each of you. Thank you—for your trust, friendship, and collaboration. You have made this journey unforgettable.
With deepest gratitude and warm regards,
Dr. Venugopalan Poovathum Parambil
Consultant – Emergency Medicine
Employee No. P00006
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