Professional role
associate professor emeritus of neurology[1]
KC
arrived in Cleveland in 1974
Reviewed sources document Education record: complete his neurology residency.
Explore education and trainingassociate professor emeritus of neurology[1]
complete his neurology residency[1]
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Biographical context: arrived in Cleveland in 1974
arrived in Cleveland in 1974
Degree: MD
Krishan Chandar, MD, arrived in Cleveland in 1974 to complete his neurology residency, eager to bring the education and expertise he was gaining in the United States back to India to advance care in his home country. He never left. Now, the 89-year-old associate professor emeritus of neurology and his wife, Sneh, have secured a place not only in the school’s history but also in its future. Through an estimated $1 million estate gift, the Dean’s Scholars Program will be re-established as the Dr. Krishan Chandar and Sneh Chandar Dean’s Scholars Endowment Fund. Its goal: is to support postdoctoral scholars—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—as they pursue tenure-track faculty positions in medicine, through stipends, research funding, or other professional development initiatives. “I’ve always felt that education is a way to advance, but there is still so much inequality that exists,” Chandar said. “There are many people in this country who have not been given the opportunity to succeed because of their race. They deserve help to advance, and we need to be able to expand their presence in the educational field.” The fund is an opportunity for Chandar to support the career trajectories of young scholars—just like a Case Western Reserve professor did for him at the start of his career.
Education record: complete his neurology residency
complete his neurology residency
Identity: Krishan Chandar
Krishan Chandar, MD, arrived in Cleveland in 1974 to complete his neurology residency, eager to bring the education and expertise he was gaining in the United States back to India to advance care in his home country. He never left. Now, the 89-year-old associate professor emeritus of neurology and his wife, Sneh, have secured a place not only in the school’s history but also in its future. Through an estimated $1 million estate gift, the Dean’s Scholars Program will be re-established as the Dr. Krishan Chandar and Sneh Chandar Dean’s Scholars Endowment Fund. Its goal: is to support postdoctoral scholars—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—as they pursue tenure-track faculty positions in medicine, through stipends, research funding, or other professional development initiatives. “I’ve always felt that education is a way to advance, but there is still so much inequality that exists,” Chandar said. “There are many people in this country who have not been given the opportunity to succeed because of their race. They deserve help to advance, and we need to be able to expand their presence in the educational field.” The fund is an opportunity for Chandar to support the career trajectories of young scholars—just like a Case Western Reserve professor did for him at the start of his career.
Professional role: associate professor emeritus of neurology
associate professor emeritus of neurology
Krishan Chandar, MD, arrived in Cleveland in 1974 to complete his neurology residency, eager to bring the education and expertise he was gaining in the United States back to India to advance care in his home country. He never left. Now, the 89-year-old associate professor emeritus of neurology and his wife, Sneh, have secured a place not only in the school’s history but also in its future. Through an estimated $1 million estate gift, the Dean’s Scholars Program will be re-established as the Dr. Krishan Chandar and Sneh Chandar Dean’s Scholars Endowment Fund. Its goal: is to support postdoctoral scholars—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—as they pursue tenure-track faculty positions in medicine, through stipends, research funding, or other professional development initiatives. “I’ve always felt that education is a way to advance, but there is still so much inequality that exists,” Chandar said. “There are many people in this country who have not been given the opportunity to succeed because of their race. They deserve help to advance, and we need to be able to expand their presence in the educational field.” The fund is an opportunity for Chandar to support the career trajectories of young scholars—just like a Case Western Reserve professor did for him at the start of his career.