Vishnu Sasidharan

My Dear Venu Sir,

As I shared with you personally at the beginning of my residency, the reasons I chose Emergency Medicine were deeply personal — and, I believe, not so different from your own. My accident and the experiences that followed shaped my path, just as yours did.

Though it was through BAPIO that I first met you back in 2022, it feels like the true journey began then and there. Honestly, back then, my clinical knowledge was at rock bottom — all I truly remembered from house surgency was the ABCs. But today, as I reflect on how far I’ve come, I can say with certainty that it's your mentorship that helped shape me. From my initial exposure to ACLS, PALS, and ATLS principles, to navigating the practical hurdles of patient management, your consistent support and academic guidance were the cornerstones of my foundation. You didn’t just teach — you inspired, corrected, uplifted, and led by example.

You’ve always been more than just the Head of Emergency Medicine to me — you were like the head of a family. And not just to me, but to our entire Emergency Department team. Your influence goes far beyond our walls — the number of doctors and consultants across the globe who were shaped by your mentorship stands as a living legacy. You've not only brought international standards into Indian Emergency Medicine but also woven them seamlessly into our cultural fabric.

Farewell, sir — to our mentor, our guiding light, and the heart of our Emergency Medicine family.

With immense respect, gratitude, and love. ❤️❤️🫡🫡🙏🏻🙏🏻

Dr.Vishnu Sasindran

P.S. - This message is just the beginning — there’s a little more on the way 🤓😋❤️❤️

Muhmina wrote

Dear Dr. Venu Sir,

As you bid farewell to MIMS Calicut, I can’t help but feel emotional—because this was not just a workplace, it was where my journey as a nurse truly began under your guidance.

You were not just the in-charge of Emergency—you were the backbone of calmness in chaos. You taught me the most important lessons: how to act in real emergencies without panic, how to stay grounded, and how to care with confidence. Even after I resigned, your support during my uncle’s COVID treatment—while I was away in the UAE—meant the world to me.

Every vacation, I’ve made it a point to visit MIMS just to see you, my proud teacher. That says a lot about the respect and admiration I carry for you. I truly consider myself lucky to be trained under your leadership.

Wishing you all the very best in your next chapter. May success and peace follow you always.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Muhmina

Tamorish Kole

Dr Premsankar UK, Dr Prakash and Dr Binu Kuriakose

Dear Venu Sir,

I have worked 9 years with You Venu Sir.

3 years as a Student and 6 years as Specialist.

MIMS Institute of Emergency Medicine will not be the same without you Sir.

Thank you for being such an exceptional educator and role model to doctors, Nurses Paramedics.Your commitment to both teaching and patient care is truly admirable, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you.

Thank you for the Guidance, Support and Shaping our Career.

premssnkar

Dr Prakash UK

Thank you for your contribution to the field of Emergency Medicine. It is difficult to believe that you are leaving MIMS. However, your foot print on MIMS will be ever lasting. You have achieved a broad vision that is highly commendable. It is always an honour to say, "I am an Emergency Medicine product of Venu sir “.

All the best for your future endeavours sir .

Prakash

Binu Kuriakose

"Thank you so much, Venu Sir! Truly grateful for all the support and dedication you’ve shown over the years. Your commitment to training so many doctors and EMS staff has made a remarkable impact across the globe in Emergency Medicine and we deeply appreciate the knowledge and inspiration you've shared with all of us.Wishing you all the very best"

Binu

Mr Wilson aster DM healthcare

Dear Dr. Venu,

Having witnessed your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment over the past 25 years, I can truly understand the emotions you are feeling at this moment. Your ID card—P00006—speaks volumes. ❤️

I have seen your remarkable journey and transformation over the years and hold immense respect for everything you have achieved. You have clearly demonstrated what a doctor can accomplish for an institution when given the trust, freedom, and support.

Your mentor and our Chairman can be truly proud of all that you have done. All of us share that pride. Your contributions to MIMS and to Emergency Medicine have been nothing short of extraordinary.

I know that Aster and MIMS will always remain a part of you, and you will always be an Asterian at heart. This is not an end, but the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in your journey.

Wishing you and your family all the very best.

May God continue to bless you always.

Warm regards,

Wilson

Dr Jijin

Though I’ve been with you only for the past two years, the impact you’ve made on me is lifelong.

I came to Calicut seeking a job , but what I found under your mentorship was far more.

You showed me what true leadership looks like- clarity in crisis, and compassion at the core.

In these two years, you’ve not only guided me clinically but inspired me to carry myself with purpose and pride. Watching your unwavering commitment to building something bigger than yourself has been a lesson no textbook could teach.I’ll always carry forward your values with gratitude and with pride Sir.

Sir I don’t know, how you are feeling right now because 25 years is a lifetime of sweat, dreams, and sacrifice. To step away must feel like letting go of a piece of yourself. I can only imagine that.

But please know Sir ,your legacy will live on in every emergency department, in every one of us you’ve influenced.

And no matter where, I would always like to be a part of your team...

Thankyou for everything Sir

Forever your student❤️

Dr Sumit Bhubaneswar

Good morning sir..This is Dr Susmeet from Bhubaneswar sir..First of all sir congratulations for a glorious career sir..It must be really an emotional moment for you as you are coming to an end to your stint at a hospital where you have worked for so long..But I must say sir we took up emergency because of doctors like you sir..A big thank you to the legend of Emergency medicine sir..I think more than 70% of the doctors who work in Emergency medicine are because of you or are your students..Many of them including us have always dreamt to follow your footsteps sir..Thank you for showing us a way and paving the path for future Emergency physicians sir..Your legacy will keep continuing sir..And apart from the profession,personally too you are a wonderful personality and a person of par excellence..The ease with which you gel with people of all ages is something worth mentioning sir..Thanks again..Keep guiding us and keep inspiring more and more people..Congratulations sir and Thank you from the heart for everything that you have done..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻..!!!!