Alumni Association Committee

Dr Paul Chan Hong Kit , President of the Alumni Association Committee 2025-2026

 

I would like to express my gratitude to the alumni for giving me this opportunity to serve as President for another term. As I mentioned before, my previous term was a learning phase for me. This term, my hope is to see the association take steps towards greater independence.

 

It is my vision for AAIMU to become a self-sustaining association. IMU University has always been our guiding force, and we deeply value our connection with the institution. However, we must recognize that it is time for the association to stand on its own. While it has been comforting to have someone supporting and guiding us, we must now take responsibility for our own decisions and actions.

 

We will inevitably face challenges along the way, and we may stumble and make mistakes, however we can take comfort knowing that in this journey of learning to be independent, we will always have IMU to offer guidance and support when needed.

 

The core objective of AAIMU has always been to foster connections among our alumni. This remains at the heart of our mission, but in this term, we aim to go even further. We not only seek to strengthen connections but also to identify and celebrate alumni who have made significant contributions to society. I refer to these individuals as ‘High-Impact Alumni.’ These high-impact alumni will serve as role models for our younger graduates within the association’s three core strategic areas: entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, and community engagement.

 

For example, imagine a graduate aspiring to become a top neurosurgeon. That student will naturally seek out mentors who have excelled in the field, following in their footsteps to achieve similar success. The same applies to other fields—whether in clinical practice, academia, business, or social impact. We are confident that among our alumni, we have outstanding clinicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are making remarkable contributions. Our role is to identify and highlight these individuals as inspirations for the next generation.

 

I understand from the Advancement & Alumni Office that we have a busy term ahead. In addition to organizing our biennial events, we will also be serving as a bridge, connecting our Alumni Chapters and ensuring that their objectives align with the broader mission of AAIMU.

 

For this term, we have introduced four dedicated portfolios. Previously, we had four committee members without specific roles, but this time, we want to define clear responsibilities. I believe that by assigning specific roles, we can propel AAIMU towards another significant growth milestone.

 

I look forward to working with the new team and embarking on this exciting journey together.