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aaPI to host first post-covid convention with

Fashion show, Dandiya night and rajasthani Dance

Celebration of International Day of Yoga on Riverwalk To Make 40th Convention Unique

OUR BUREAU

San Antonio, TX
ienvenidos a San Antonio,
Tejas!” Dr. Jayesh Shah, Con-
Bvention Chair and past Presi-
dent of the American Association of
Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
welcomes the over 1,000 AAPI dele-
gates in Texan style. “It is with great
pleasure that I, along with the San
Antonio -2022 Convention Team,
welcome you to the 40th AAPI An-
nual Convention in San Antonio, one
of the top 8th largest cities in the US,
with a population of 1.3 million. I still
have vivid memories of inviting you
to San Antonio in 2014. This is going
to be the 4th convention in Texas.”
Describing that the Convention
is unique in many ways, Dr. Anupa-
ma Gotimukula, President of AAPI
said, “This is going to be the first
AAPI convention post-Covid Pan-
demic (Optimistic view from my van- Yoga all around the Riverwalk,” ident, and Dr.Peter Hotez, Nobel
tage point). All of you are aware of pointed out Dr. Rajam Ramamur- Prize Nominee. Other confirmed
the challenges of doing a Convention thy, Advisor for the Convention. guests are legendary Sunil Gavas-
during Covid Times. But our con- According to Dr. Rajeev Suri, kar and Dr. Rahul Gupta, Direc-
vention team is working very hard President, TIPS SW, and Conven- tor, National Drug Control Policy,
to make sure that event is enjoyable tion Co-Chair, “Saturday Evening World-renowned spiritual leader
and safe at the same time. The reg- will begin with the Presidential Ban- Sadhvi Saraswati and Dr. Prem Red-
istration is happening as per expect- quet, which will be followed by a live dy, CEO of Prime Health Services.
ed. Alumni and specialty groups show by Bollywood’s one of the best “I want to express my heartfelt
are encouraged to come. Besides “Shan” Night. Sunday, we bid you gratitude to my Co-chairs, Kiran
cutting-edge CME by outstanding “Hasta la Vista” with a closing cer- Cheraku, Shankar Shanka, Rajeev
speakers, there are various non- emony.” Suri, and Hetal Nayak, and unwav-
CME lectures. Enjoy Tex-Mex and Dr. Shankar Sanka, Co-Chair ering administrative support from
Indian Cuisine.” stated: “The 2022 exhibit hall C is Venky Adivi, Convention CEO, Red-
“The Convention this year is the vibrant nerve center of the con- Dr Anupama Gotimukula dy Yelaru, and Ram Joolukuntla,
one day short. It begins on Thursday, vention. The unique layout offers Convention COO and Vijaya Kodali
June 23rd with the Texas Style boots maximum exposure to the pharma- ice!!. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime in AAPI office. My admiration and
and belts with TexMex Theme,” in- ceutical and commercial booth.” Dr. experience with the theme of “Heal thanks to Anupama Gotimukula
formed Venky Adivi, Chief Execu- Aruna Venkatesh, Treasurer of the the Healers,” Convention Commit- whose vision, engagement, and en-
tive Officer. “Please get your Som- Convention added: “The exhibition tee noted. thusiasm kept the team going. It was
brero (Mexican Hat) ready for a stage will have the performance to “Our speakers are some of the indeed a team effort by many more,
special evening organized by Texas keep our audience in the exhibit hall best names in Wellness and Yoga- Dr. to all, my heartfelt gratitude,” added
Indo- American Physician Society to keep our booth supporters happy. Akil Taher, Eddie Stern, Dr. Kaushik Dr. Jayesh Shah.
(SW Chapter),” said Dr. Vijay Koli, The research pavilion will enable you Reddy, Dr. Ajeya Joshi, Yog Guru “Physicians and healthcare pro-
Advisor to the Convention. to view the outstanding works of our Sharath Jois, Drs. P Vij & P. Dedhia, fessionals from across the country
Dr. Kiran Cheraku, Co-Chair students, residents, and fellows.” Sadhvi Saraswati, Dr, Smita Mehta, and internationally will convene
of the Convention says, “On Friday, Dr. Hetal Nayak stated, ‘The Dr. Sat Bir Khalsa. And do not miss and participate in the scholarly ex-
a popular Fashion Show, Bollywood most unique part of the convention the world-famous yoga workshop by change of medical advances, to de-
Dandiya Night, and colorful Rajas- is our Yoga-based Wellness Package Yog Guru Sharath Jois,” said Dr. velop health policy agendas, and
thani dance is awaiting you.” “On which is thoughtfully created with KIRAN CHERUKU, Convention encourage legislative priorities in
Saturday with the Celebration of world-renowned speakers. This will Co-Chair. the coming year. We look forward to
International Day of Yoga on Riv- be equally valuable for an advanced The confirmed Plenary Speakers seeing you in San Antonio!” said Dr.
erwalk, imagine 100’s people doing practitioner of yoga as well as a nov- are Dr. Jack Reseneck, AMA Pres- Gotimukula.

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