Starting this (for the first time) with a tribute to My Beloved professor Late Dr.K.Ponnuchamy MBBS.
The best teacher in the world...
So privileged to have been his student.
To me, he was not merely a teacher, but a parent, a friend, mentor, guide.........
Never knew Anatomy could be taught in such a beautiful way... Even Grays would hav felt ashamed that he could not come upto my Sir!!
I try my best to teach my students with the perfection in which my Ponnuchamy Sir taught Anatomy... But I know, I cant do it as well as him..No one can, in fact! He was a teacher par excellence.... Though I hav studied in 13 different schools by the time I finished my 12th grade, and then again another 8 years of BDS and MDS study (in 2 different colleges), I have never met, nor known anyone as precise, perfect and unique as my Ponnuchamy Sir.
Quoting his words ( there were many, but here are a few..) :
(1) My diagrams will speak for itself!
(2) Study of anatomy starts with respect for the dead!
(3) Come rain or shine, our classes will go on..!
I still treasure his notes and even now remember his words the first time he wrote a comment on my Gross Aantomy lecture note "You hav taken enormous effort to rewrite these notes, Good. It would hav been still better had there been more clearer and well labelled diagrams".
This poem is dedicated to him and I hope these words speak as to who he was , to me .....as well as to all those who hav known Sir.
To Sir.. with Love.. !
A disciplined teacher, loving parent
Marvellous mentor, closest confidante
Indeed a friend in need..
A great anatomist, awed individual
Yes, the roles you played were diverse..
And each left a deep print in my heart..
From within the dark frame of your glasses,
You searched.. into my soul...
You inspired..even the dead to teach the living
Your advices are still my stepping stones
Your humor still brings a smile..
Your care still brings a tear..
This comes with salutations to your memory..
With a bouquet of flowers and deep gratitude
May I say from the inner depth...
Its an honor to be known as Your Student!
