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Journal of aaPi inaugurated by aMa

President dr. susan r. Bailey

Our Bureau strictions. We are also open to eminent aca-

Chicago, IL demicians wishing to join the editorial board.
Details are provided in the journal. JAAPI
r. Susan R. Bailey, President of follows next generation peer-review model
American Medication Association by which it discloses the identity of editors
D(AMA), who was the Chief Guest and reviewers after publication, but the
and Distinguished speaker at the launch review process itself is blind. This will give
event, inaugurated JAAPI on Wednesday, due credit to editors and reviewers, and also
May 12, 2021 during a solemn virtual cere- ensures fair review process. The cover page
mony, attended by hundreds of AAPI mem- is designed to reflect the heart of AAPI, an
bers and supporters from around the nation. association of Indian American Physicians
“Many years of meticulous planning, dent-Elect of AAPI while congratulating – with colors of the flag of India, our moth-
hard work and concerted efforts by several the AAPI family said, “This is the fruit of our erland, on top and the red and white stripes
leaders have resulted in American Associa- team work and it’s a good opportunity for of American flag, over which the AAPI em-
tion of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) the members of AAPI to contribute scientif- blem rests, indicating the way we adopted
launching its own premier academic initia- ic articles, and make it better as we move on.” this Great Land, Dr. Kishore explained.
tive, Journal of American Association of “This is a historical milestone in the an- While extending full support for the
Physicians of Indian Origin (JAAPI) today,” nals of AAPI. The foundation for this mile- strengthening of Affordable Care Act, Dr.
Dr. Jonnalagadda Sudhakar, President of stone was laid one year ago in February Bailey said, AMA has advocated for loans
AAPI said in his opening remarks. Describ- 2020 by our visionary leaders, Drs. Sudhakar and financial help to physicians and for PPE
ing the inauguration of JAAPI as “a histor- Jonnalagadda and Suresh Reddy,” said Dr. and vaccine development and its distribu-
ical milestone for AAPI” Dr. Jonnalagadda Bellomkonda Kishore, the Founding Editor tion. “Vaccination has helped us but we are
said, “We are deeply honored to have Dr. in Chief of JAAPI said. Describing the vi- still far away. The need is to have maximum
Bailey inaugurate JAAPI tonight.” sion and the efforts that have given shape people to be vaccinated. This gives us an op-
Dr. Susan R. Bailey, while inaugurating to the launching of JAAPI, Dr. Kishore said, portunity to be vaccine ambassadors by ad-
JAAPI said, “It’s my pleasure to celebrate “A Peer Review Journal needs group synergy vocating for vaccination,” she said.
the launch of JAAPI. On behalf of AMA, and cultivation of the culture of peer-review Dr. Murthy congratulated the Edi-
we congratulate AAPI for this new initia- process and publication. It is like agriculture tor-in-Chief, “Dr. Kishore Bellamkonda,
tive, which will be a great source of medical – crop after crop. But the very fact that we are whose vision and energetic leadership result-
education. We applaud you and looking for- able to assemble a passionate and diligent ed in the AAPI’s Academic Emblem, JAA-
ward to reading your great contributions in team of editorial board members, and devel- PI.” On behalf of the American Association
the years to come.” oped the required group synergy and culture of Physicians of Indian Origin and other
Dr. Sajani Shah, Chair of AAPI BOT, bringing out the journal as planned, itself is Medical Societies, and the JAAPI Commit-
while describing the launch of JAAPI as a a sign that AAPI has reached a level of ac- tee. Dr. Murthy expressed deep appreciation
“Monumental moment for all at AAPI,” said, ademic maturity, capability and perfection.” and thanked Dr. Susan R. Bailey, Dr. Peter
“As a second-generation physician of Indian After one year of publication, JAAPI will C. Agre, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2003;
Origin, we are excited at AAPI launching its be registered with MEDLINE so that it will Dr. Mario R. Capecchi, Nobel Laureate in
own Medical Journal. I want to congratu- be indexed in PubMed and other databases. Medicine or Physiology 2007; Dr. Mitchell
late AAPI for launching a scientific journal JAAPI is a fully Open Access journal with S.V. Elkind, President, American Heart As-
that will help writers in the US, in India and no manuscript submission or publication sociation, and Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, Direc-
around the world.” charges. And we welcome articles by au- tor, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, for
Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, Presi- thors from all over the world without any re- their immense support and help.

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