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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar to address

AAPI’s 40th AAPI Convention in Texas

Some of the major themes at the convention include:

Yoga and Meditation practices, Welcome kit with books & self-care supplies

OUR BUREAU ally to convene and participate in the scholarly ex-
change of ideas on medical advances, and will help
San Antonio, TX
develop health policy agendas and recommend leg-
egendary Cricket Star Sunil Gavaskar, well islative priorities in the coming years.
known around the world as an inspirational The convention will be held at the Henry B.
Lspeaker, philanthropist, and the chairman of Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX
H2H Foundation will be a keynote speaker during located on the RiverWalk. This world-class facility
the 40th Annual Convention of AAPI to be held in will afford an intimate setting that will facilitate our
San Antonio, TX from June 23rd to 26th, 2022,” Dr. ability to convey cutting-edge research and CME,
Anupama Gotimukula announced here. promote business relationships, and display ethnic
Confirming his presence at the Convention, items. Vendor satisfaction and comfort are our top
“The Little Master” Sunil Gavaskar told AAPI priorities, added Dr. Shah.
members who are part of the “greatest profession in A dedicated Convention Committee Team
the world,” and said, “It’s a unique honor to be part led by Dr. Jayesh Shah including Mr. Venky Adi-
of the important AAPI convention in Texas. I am vi, Chief Executive Officer of the Convention; Dr.
looking forward to meeting you all in Texas.” Mr. Aruna Venkatesh, Convention Treasurer; Dr. Vijay
Gavaskar referred to his association with the “Heart Koli, Past President of AAPI & Convention Advi-
to Heart Foundation” and how the Foundation is sor; Dr. Rajam Ramamurthy, Convention Advisor;
touching many hearts around the world. Dr. Rajeev Suri, President of TIPS & Co-Chair of
According to Dr. Jayesh Shah, Chair of the the Convention, Dr. Shankar Sanka, Co-Chair of
Convention 2022, “While the theme for the histor- the Convention; Dr. Hetal Nayak, Co-Chair of the
ic convention is ‘Physician, heal thyself,’ especially Convention; Kiran Cheruku, Co-Chair of the Con-
when there are growing signs of burnout among vention; and Chief Operating Officers, Mr. Reddy
physicians, by offering positive remedial resources Sunil Gavaskar Yeluru and Me. Ram Joolukuntla, are working hard
as part of a first-ever Wellness Program being of- for the past several months to make the Convention
fered to participants, the special and unique once in truly historic.
a lifetime interactive session with the Cricket legend Some of the major themes at the convention
will allow the AAPI delegates to listen firsthand to include: Yoga and Meditation practices, Welcome
the stories of his glorious cricket days, and the sto- kit with books & self-care supplies, A Personal Re-
ries that tug at the hearts of the audience.” flexology Session, Take home wellness routine, Ail-
“During A Meet & Greet Luncheon event with ment based yoga therapy sessions, Workshop on
Sunil Gavaskar, recipient of Padma Shri and Pad- Spiritual well-being, Book talk with Yoga Gurus,
ma Bhushan awards for his contributions to Indian including on the science of Yoga & Lifestyle med-
cricket will inspire the hearts and souls of AAPI icine, as well as an unique opportunity to visit first
delegates by telling us how India remains the world of its kind in San Antonio, Aum Ashram as part of
capital for congenital heart disease (CHD), with the Wellness session.
300,000 children born each year,” Dr. Ravi Kolli, Esteemed yoga gurus and experts, who are
President-Elect of AAPI said. planned to share their wisdom and leading the Well-
Without medical/surgical care, over 25% of ness Sessions include: Paramguru Sharatha Jois,
children die before their 1st birthday, contributing Jayesh Shah Dr. Anupama Gotimukula Sadhvi Bhagawati, Saraswati Eddie Stern, Dr. Sat
to over 10% of the Infant Mortality Rate and result- Bir Khalsa, Dr. Dilip Sarkar, Dr. Pankaj Vij, and Dr.
ing in 250+ children dying every day; many more uncertain time,” Dr. Anjana Samadder, Vice Presi- Param Dedhia.
die in infancy or the preschool ages. Only a small dent of AAPI said. “This is a unique opportunity for Besides Lifestyle medicine and wellness, There
fraction of children with CHD can afford the car- All of us, the front-line physicians who are putting is an outstanding lineup of CME speakers to provide
diac surgery, which can cost over $100,000 in the our lives at risk to save the lives of others,” Dr. Sath- AAPI members education in all areas of medicine.
United States. eesh Kathula, Secretary of AAPI said. “Thank you While encouraging AAPI members to register
Dr. Kusum Punjaabi, Chair of AAPI BOT said, for fighting selflessly against this virus and helping for the Convention, Dr. Gotimukula urged them to
“At AAPI, the largest ethnic medical association keep everyone healthy and safe,” Dr. Krishan Ku- “Come, engage in a freewheeling conversation with
in the nation, we are proud, we have been able to mar, Treasurer of AAPI added the cricket legend where he will share interesting an-
serve every 7th patient in the country. We serve in Organized by the American Association of Phy- ecdotes and inspiring experiences. Interact with Sunil
large cities, smaller towns and rural areas, sharing sicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic Gavaskar and tap into his wealth of wisdom on lead-
our skills, knowledge, compassion and expertise and medical organization in the country, representing ership, career, and life and take away insights on how
caring for millions of people.” the interests of over 100,000 physicians of Indian or- to learn, lead, and live. Each delegate can get to take
“A huge thank you to all of the doctors, phy- igin, the historic 40th Annual Convention will offer away cricket bats and other memorabilia signed by
sicians, and other healthcare professionals for your a valuable platform for physicians and healthcare Gavaskar as souvenirs of a memorable event if you
dedication and commitment to service during this thought leaders from across the country and glob- sponsor a child for congenital heart surgery!

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