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14 AUGUST 09, 2024

AAPI president Satheesh Kathula assures to

foster unity after Emergency Arbitrator says his

suspension was “invalid and unlawful”

OUR BUREAU sought” an emergency order estab- each other, innovate, and strive for ex- Valley Association of Physicians of In-
lishing himself as the current Presi- cellence. The challenges we overcome dian Origin as well as the President of
New York, NY
dent of AAPI”. He had claimed that today will pave the way for a brighter the ATMGUSA (Association of Telu-
r. Satheesh Kathula, President Respondent, the former President, and more prosperous future for all.” gu Medical Graduates in USA). In ad-
of the American Association “took invalid actions to prevent him While elaborating on his broader dition, he has worked with the Ohio
Dof Physicians of Indian Origin from assuming the Presidency and agenda as the 43rd President of AAPI, State Medical Association on various
(AAPI), who has assumed charge of continued in office even after her Dr. Kathula, an eminent physician of issues. He was the Regional Director
the largest ethnic medical association term ended and after AAPI’s board over 25 years’ standing in Ohio, an and a member of the Board of Trust-
in the United States, has assured to rescinded those actions”. admirable community leader and ees. He was elected overwhelmingly
foster unity within the organization In the partial award, Barry Baskin philanthropist with a stellar record by AAPI members as the national
through his “unwavering commitment said that: “The parties are to comply of serving in several leadership roles Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Presi-
to people, optimism, and integrity”. with all AAPI bylaws and rules pend- in AAPI, says, “I will collaborate with dent of AAPI, and has served as the
In an official communication sent ing this arbitration; The Claimant is to legislative bodies and medical associ- President-Elect of AAPI during the
out to the members of the AAPI’s ensure from this date forward that all ations such as the AMA, ACP, and year 2023-34.
General Body on July 31, Dr. Kathula AAPI accounts are properly audited FSMB, in our efforts to amplify our In his inaugural note, Dr. Kathu-
stated: “According to the current by- and that no checks are issued without impact.” la assured all AAPI members and all
laws (Article VI) the current Execu- proper signatures and valid documen- Dr. Kathula, who graduated from physicians of Indian origin that “I will
tive Committee (EC) term is one year tation of expenses”. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijay- sincerely work for the betterment of
which ended on July 8, 2024. The new “This partial final award resolves awada, Andhra Pradesh, India in 1992 our beloved organization, AAPI.”
Executive Committee’s term started all issues submitted for determination is a clinical professor of medicine at “My priority is to engage the
on July 9, 2024.” per Rule 2 in this proceeding and ter- Wright State University-Boonshoft second-generation physicians and
Earlier on July 30, 2024, Barry minates the Emergency Arbitrator’s School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio. foster mentorship to ensure AAPI’s
Baskin, Ret., the Emergency Arbi- jurisdiction. All subsequent issues will Dr. Kathula is a Diplomate of the continued relevance and vitality.” As
trator in the JAMS arbitration case be addressed by the arbitrator(s) ap- American Board of Lifestyle Medi- the leader of AAPI, who has been en-
between Dr Kathula and Dr Anja- pointed by the parties per their agree- cine. He has authored several papers trusted with the task of leading AAPI,
na Samadder, gave a partial final ment and the applicable JAMS Rules,” and articles in medical journals and is Dr. Kathula says, “My goals for
award which stated that the claimant the Emergency Arbitrator said. in the process of writing a book, de- AAPI have been very clear. I want to
(Dr Kathula) “is not suspended as a On July 31, Dr. Kathula, a scribing his journey as an immigrant focus on education, communication,
member of AAPI. The actions of Re- board-certified hematologist and physician. “For the past 22 years, I’ve and legislation, involving the younger
spondent and her proxies to suspend oncologist from Dayton, Ohio, prac- been proudly serving as a Hematol- generation. Increasing the member-
Claimant were invalid and unlawful ticing Medicine for over two decades, ogist and Oncologist in the Dayton ship, creating benefits for members,
and are set aside, pending the final said: “I want to take this opportunity community, considering it my home:” and making AAPI financially stron-
hearing. Claimant is now the Presi- to thank past leadership, along with Dr. Kathula has served AAPI in ger are some of my objectives. I will
dent of AAPI, pending a final hearing the executive committee, Board of various capacities. He served as the work hand in hand with the entire
in this matter following the appoint- Trustees, and chairs of all standing President and founding member of executive committee, and board of
ment of an Arbitrator”. committees, for their year of dedicat- the Association of Indian Physicians trustees, to make AAPI stronger and
In the case, Dr Kathula had ed service. Let us continue to support from Ohio, President of the Miami more viable.”

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