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While inaugurating the ing for help. I have always been
convention with the tradition- proud of AKMG’s commitment
al lighting of the lamp, in her to charity and even more today
keynote address, Dr. Swathi with your actions. As you know,
Kulkarni, Consul General of In- when the COVID second wave
dia in Atlanta, described the In- started threatening India, we
dian American Physician com- came together and helped our
munity as a “Testament to the people prevent a catastrophe.
greatest growth story.” While As a result, we were able to
emphasizing the role of physi- reach an agreement with the in-
cians during the pandemic, Dr. ternational charity organization
Kulkarni praised their contri- GLOBAL MEDIC to match
butions and achievements. Dr. our donations with $100,000
Kulkarni shared with the audi- worth of PPE equipment.”
ence about the many programs Dr. Lizy Thaliath, AKMG
and plans offered by the Gov- Convention Chair 2021, said,
ernment of India to alleviate “As the convention committee
the sufferings of the people of its members being the ambassa- members of AKMG fraternity. chair, it is my honor to welcome
India during the pandemic. In dors of Kerala. “The AKMG, the pioneer- all distinguished guests, family
addition, Dr. Kulkarni stressed Being away from home, the ing organization of Indian phy- members, and participants of
the importance of the Indo-US participants were led to cele- sicians in the US, formed three the AKMG 42nd convention in
Strategic Alliance, especially in brate Onam with traditional years earlier than the American Atlanta. We have gone through
the health sector, while point- festivities, including a reception Association of Physicians of In- a pandemic that has destroyed
ing out India’s contributions to to King Mahabali with thalapo- dian Origin, AKMG inspired the millions of lives and upended
providing the world with quality li and chenda melam followed formation of AAPI,” Dr. Sud- many global economies, and for
drugs for lower prices. by an Onam feast. The Fashion hakar Jonnalagadda, Immedi- the brunt of it, we healthcare
Dr. Vikas Kapil from the show, choreographed by Anu ate Past President of AAPI, said. workers have been fighting on
CDC delivered the keynote ad- Bhat, displayed the best of In- An elegantly done annual the frontline. We pay respect
dress. Dr. Asha Thomas, an IAS dian attire elegantly adorned Souvenir was released during to all who lost their lives in this
officer and head of Health and by beautiful young women as the convention. Dr. Annapur- fight in the hope of keeping the
Human Services and Medical they cat walked to the audi- na Bhat, Chair of the AKMG fight going strong.”
education in Kerala, attended ence’s delight. Mamta Mohan- Convention Souvenir Commit- At the fabulous Saturday
the convention. Governor of das, a famous actress from the tee Chair, said, “I am most hon- Nite Gala, Dr. Bhat handed
Georgia, Brian Kemp, Dr. Vivek Malayalam Cinema world, was ored and delighted to be a part over the charge to incoming
Murthy, US Surgeon General, an added attraction during the of AKMG, or the Association president Dr. Nigil Haroon,
and the Chief Minister of Kera- Fashion Parade. of Kerala Medical Graduates, who in his inaugural address,
la sent best wishes and greetings The Campus Comedy Night, North America, a wonderful said, “I am humbled and hon-
to the delegates at the conven- which has come to be known secular organization serving ored by the opportunity to serve
tion. In his message, Kerala’s as an integral part of the an- and empowering Indian health- as your president for its 42nd
Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, nual event since it had started care professionals of Kerala ori- year. As I undertake to repre-
praised the achievements of the way back in 1986, was a treat gin in USA and Canada.” sent the AKMG as its President
Indian doctors using the knowl- to the hearts and souls of the Dr. Sunil Kumar, Chair, for 2021-22,” he said and prom-
edge gained from India. He also participants during the AKMG AKMG Humanitarian Services, ised to work to strengthen the
congratulated AKMG for being Convention in Atlanta as it thanked AKMG members as organization and enhance its
the oldest medical organization showcased the diverse talents they “stepped up to the plate relationship with organizations
with 42 years of history and for in music, art and acting by the when our motherland was cry- of other medical professionals.

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