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\r\n The founding of RHN<\/span>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n
We live in a country of vast inequalities, especially in critical areas of health, education and rights. \nWhen I was being interviewed for admission to the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore, selectors asked me why I wanted to become a doctor. My answer to them, \"to work for the poor,\" is something I have not wavered from. The medical college's motto: 'not to be served unto but to serve', has stayed with me in my professional career which took me to the US to complete my training in surgery. When I returned to India, I looked for a place where I could make a real difference with my skills. I travelled all over the country from Odisha to Kerala looking for such a place, and it was not easy to hunt out remote rural areas where medical care was desperately needed. I found Gudalur by sheer chance in the late 80s, and I am still here.

\nThis website was born of my many experiences - of searching and also of finding fulfilment in my chosen profession.\n

\nI am sure there are plenty of young medical professionals who feel like I do. I hope this website will help you make the right choices. \nBy Dr Nandakumar Menon<\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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