I am honoured to address you as the Dean of Rajiv Gandhi govt. General Hospital & Madras Medical College, the most prestigious and the oldest institute in Asia with an impeccable heritage and having an illustrious reputation for the quality of its healthcare services, teaching excellence and innovation work. I take immense pleasure to extend a warm and heartiest greeting to each of you. It is with great pleasure that I take a moment to update you on our recent achievements, our vision for the future, reflecting on our collective journey and looking forward to the promising path ahead.
Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found it.I will work tirelessly to advance the Bowie University with Madras Medical College to ensure that our students have every opportunity to succeed.
What I bring to the position, as you heard earlier from the Chancellor, is a diverse set of experiences and skills, having held leadership positions at four different universities—both public and private. And you’ve heard a little bit already about my credentials.
But again, what you most need to know is that I am passionate about ensuring student success. I’ve built my career around ensuring that students have what they need to succeed and making sure that those coming behind me have the kinds of opportunities I was afforded. I’m passionate about public education and making sure that access and affordability to quality higher education remains part of the fabric of our communities.
I see a very bright future ahead for Bowie University with Madras Medical College because we are building on strength—strength and excellence in our academic programs, our history, our outstanding faculty, students, alumni and the community; but it’s going to take each and every one of us working as a team together, doing what we can to make us stronger together. And I want you to know that I fully embrace shared governance for our future success—that all-important bedrock of higher education and the work that lies ahead for us as a campus community.
What he said is: “If you want to solve a big problem, you need to go from taking credit, to sharing credit, to multiplying credit. The systems that all work, they multiply credit. Multiplying credit is just another way of making everyone feel a part of the system,” feeling a part of that ownership in that system. “And the byproduct,” as he goes on to say, “is resilience and propulsion.”
We at RGGGH-MMC are committed to excellence in patient care, transformative education, and cutting-edge research. With a legacy rooted in compassion, innovation, and service, we continue to serve as a model public institution in India’s healthcare landscape.
History dates back to 1664, when the Government General Hospital in Chennai was established as one of the oldest institutions in Asia. Originally, it was set up within Fort St. George to provide medical care for British soldiers, the hospital gradually expanded in scope and significance. Governor Sir Elihu Yale played a crucial role in its early development by securing new premises within the fort in 1690. As the city of Madras grew, the hospital was relocated to Poonamallee High Road during the 18th and 19th centuries to accommodate the increasing demand for healthcare services. In 1835, the founding of the Madras Medical College marked a turning point, as the hospital became its primary teaching facility, further cementing its role in medical education.
In recognition of its remarkable legacy, Madras Medical College was honored with a commemorative postage stamp issued by the Indian Postal Service on March 6, 1985. The stamp, which features the college’s iconic main building, was released to mark the institution’s 150th anniversary. This tribute highlights the college’s enduring contributions to medical education and healthcare in India over the decades.
In recognition of its long-standing service and evolution, the hospital was renamed Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in 2011. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) is a large, multi-specialty institution offering a comprehensive range of medical services across various departments. It plays a crucial role in advancing medical education and research, serving as a key teaching hospital for aspiring healthcare professionals. The hospital is especially renowned for its specialized departments in cardiology, nephrology, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgeries, trauma care, rheumatology, plastic surgery, integrated intensive care units, etc. It also offers expertise in toxicology, advanced surgical procedures, cutting-edge radiological investigations, and a wide range of modern treatment facilities.
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), affiliated with the prestigious Madras Medical College (MMC), is a beacon of hope and healing for underserved populations. We provide comprehensive, free tertiary healthcare with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities across multiple specialties.
I am honoured to address you as the Dean of Rajiv Gandhi govt. General Hospital & Madras Medical College, the most prestigious and the oldest institute in Asia with an impeccable heritage and having an illustrious reputation for the quality of its healthcare services, teaching excellence and innovation work. I take immense pleasure to extend a warm and heartiest greeting to each of you. It is with great pleasure that I take a moment to update you on our recent achievements, our vision for the future, reflecting on our collective journey and looking forward to the promising path ahead.
Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.
Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.
Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.
Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.
Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution. The current administration under the Dean is quite determined not just to sustain, but, to enhance the glory of this institution.
We are envisioning to achieve greater strides in all the three domains -- medical education, patient care and research.
Education is not just imparting knowledge, but, facilitating young graduates blossoming into wholesome professionals. Keeping this in consideration, several initiatives have been planned. Guidelines issued by the National Medical Council are diligently implemented. In addition, certain unique programmes are envisaged.