President's Message Jan 2012 |
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Dear Dowites, It’s my honor and privilege to lead the Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA) as president for 2012–2013. I welcome the Central Council 2012 and bid farewell to the Council of 2011. They have done an excellent job last year and I hope the Council this year will follow suit.
As alumni of Dow, we have inspiring raison d'être to be proud of our alma mater and the benefits we continue to receive through our affiliation with the Dow. Consider the countless times your degree earned you special recognition, landed you that initial job interview, or connected you to a new friend or colleague. Considering all that Dow has done for us, we all might ask what we have done for Dow. My main goals for this year are:1. Transfer of Knowledge to Dow 2. Caring for Young Physicians and Residents 3. Increase membership in junior classes and work towards a membership package 4. Summer Meeting in Maryland 5. Fall Meeting in Toronto, Canada 6. Winter Meeting (Memorial Lecture Series)
Knowledge transfer is the best way to help our University. There is no substitute for it. Our Visiting Faculty Program will be revamped and we will induct more dowites to make this program organized and successful.
The major role of the Young Physicians Task force Committee will be to help the dowites back home gain access to North American training and Research. Also physicians who are already in North America need proper guidance to join residency programs.
Our Membership is mainly limited to dowites who graduated before 1992. One of the basic tasks of the membership committee will be to attract the physicians from 1992 onwards. We will work on a membership package as well.
Our first Audit will be available soon. We have already applied for our 501-3C status.
Dr. Sohail Khan, Past President has done a tremendous job in revamping the website and organizing it. We will continue to improve our communication with the fellow dowites. Our Executive Director, Dr. Farrukh Hashmi has completed his five years and will be replaced by Dr. Mansoor Abidi. I want to thank Dr. Hashmi for his services to DOGANA. I welcome Dr. Abidi as the next Executive Director of the organization.
As alumni, we have the responsibility to ensure that the degree we’ve received retains its value and relevance for subsequent generations of Dowites. DOGANA can help insure that University continues to achieve its goals by staying involved. I urge you to return to Dow during Winter Meetings, speak to student groups and provide career insight, help mentor a student.
One of the greatest gifts in life is friendship. During the years we were at Dow, lifelong friendships were made. But as the years go by we often drop contact with people who matter to us. DOGANA is the connection between the past and the present friendships. Even if we are not friends, have an open heart and mind for all the dowites.
Long Live Dow and Dowites! Talha Siddiqui, MD President DOGANA 2012
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