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AAPI’s Historic 40th Convention Concludes in San Antonio

OUR BUREAU
San Antonio, TX
he historic 40th annual conven-
tion organized by the Ameri-
Tcan Association of Physicians
of Indian Origin (AAPI) concluded
at the world-famous Riverwalk Hen-
ry B Gonzalez Convention Center in
San Antonio in Texas on Saturday,
June 25th, 2022 with a Gala Bolly-
wood Nite, during which a new Lead-
ership Team led by Dr. Ravi Kolli
assumed charge of the four decades lows Section (MSRF). Dr. Anupama
old premier Medical Organization, Gotimukula will serve as the Immedi-
representing the strong and powerful ate Past President of AAPI.
120,000 physicians of Indian heritage. Dr. Anupama Gotimukula,
The four days long annual the Immediate Past President of
convention and scientific assem- AAPI said, “Our leadership team
bly, attended by over 10,000 AAPI has worked diligently on so many
delegates, while celebrating the wonderful projects and activities in-
achievements of the Indian Ameri- cluding educational, philanthropic,
can Physicians, focused on the theme, legislative, networking, and many
“Physician Heal Thyself” with several more activities benefitting our mem-
unique and first-of-a-kind opportuni- bers and communities. This has been
ties to help AAPI members self-care, possible because of the incredible
especially in the context of Covid work and support from the dedicated
related physicians burn out, paid team of leaders, members, and our
tributes and celebrated freedom and supporting office staff,” the only 4th
democracy, honoring India and its 75 woman President of AAPI in the four
years of Independence Day celebra- decades long history of AAPI, said.
tions- co-sponsored by the Embassy “Our physician members have
of India & the Consulate General of worked very hard during the covid 19
India (CGI) – Houston. pandemic. The 2022 convention is a
“AAPI’s strength is its numbers perfect time to heal the healers with
and members. Our Sakthi is in our a special focus on wellness,” said Dr.
Samkhya and our Sabhyas,” Dr. Ravi Jayesh Shah, Chair of AAPI Conven-
Kolli stated in his inaugural address tion 2022. Dr. Shah praised the ded-
immediately after he assumed charge ication and generosity of each mem-
as the 41st President of AAPI. “You ber for giving their best, to make this
are that powerful threads of this Convention truly a memorable one
colorful and strong fabric, and your for every participant.
participation and contributions are Put together by a highly talented
essential for its continued success. So, and dedicated team of Convention
thank you all,” Dr. Kolli told AAPI Committee members, the convention
delegates and distinguished guests was filled with programs and activities
who had packed the Ball Room at the that cater to the body, mind and soul.
Henry Gonzalez Convention Center The Convention was a unique expe-
during the Presidential Gala. rience for everyone, Dr. Sathessh serverships, community service proj-
Dr. Kolli will work with Dr. An- Kathula, Secretary of AAPI said. ects, entrepreneurships, innovation
jana Sammadar, President-Elect; Dr. During the BOT luncheon developments, etc.:
Satheesh Kathula, Vice President; chaired by Dr. Kusum Punjabi, the Each day of the convention had
Dr. Meherbala Medavaram, Secre- youngest ever to hold the position, a specific theme. On Thursday, the
tary and Dr. Sumul Raval, Treasurer handed over the office to the new theme chosen is “Unity in Diversity”
of AAPI for the year 2022-23. Dr. V. Chair, Dr. Vishweshwar R. Ranga. In and the delegates showcased one’s
Ranga will serve as the Chair, AAPI her address, Dr. Punjabi highlighted own state dress code. Heritage India
Board of Trustees. Giving represen- the many initiatives under her leader- was the theme for Friday honoring
tation and strengthening the voice ship. She said, “The Board of Trust- and celebrating India’s rich culture
of young physicians of Indian origin, ees this year has launched the AAPI and diversity. On Saturday, the focus
Dr. Pooja Kinkhabwala will serve as Medical Project Grant (MPG). The was on the much-loved Bollywood
the President, AAPI Young Physi- purpose of this grant is to financial- with special performance by popular
cians Section (YPS) and Dr. Ammu ly support AAPI medical students/ Bollywood singer Shaan, The cuisine
Susheela is the President of AAPI- residents/fellows/young physicians in served each will day match the theme
Medical Student/Residents & Fel- various medical projects such as ob- chosen for each day.

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