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AAPI President Discusses Policy Priorities During a

Meeting with Deputy Consul General of India in NY

OUR BUREAU Hon. Jeph and the Indian Con-
sulate in New York tweeted on X
New York, NY
after the meeting: “Deputy Consul
n behalf of AAPI, I had an General Hon. Varun Jeph and AAPI
opportunity to meet with President Dr. Satheesh Kathula met
ODeputy Consul General Hon. in New York today. Had constructive
Varun Jeph to discuss various collab- discussions on the role of Indian phy-
orative initiatives between AAPI and sicians in the US in strengthening In-
the Government of India,” said Dr. do-US healthcare collaborations and
Satheesh Kathula, President of the empowering the vibrant Diaspora
American Association of Physicians community. Wished him the best for
of Indian Origin (AAPI). his tenure as AAPI President.”
Dr. Kathula along with dozens of Dr. Kathula described the meet-
physicians of Indian origin, who flew ing as very productive. While elabo-
in from many parts of the United rating on the discussions he had with
States to join in and participate at the Hon. Jeph, he said, “The discussions
78th India’s Independence Day cele- highlighted key projects that AAPI
brations and the Inda Day Parade in will be undertaking in India, includ-
New York City, met with the officials ing programs focused on the pre-
at the Indian Consulate in New York vention of cancer and heart attacks,
on Sunday, August 18th. as well as widespread CPR training

initiatives aimed at improving emer- loved organization, AAPI.”
gency response capabilities across the Dr. Kathula has clearly laid out his vi-
country.” sion for AAPI on his personal website:
Dr. Kathula pointed to the • Promote AAPI’s mission of edu-
next edition of the Global Health cation, excellence in patient care,
Summit, planned to be held in New research, and professionalism.
Delhi from October 18-20, 2024. • Increase membership of AAPI and
This summit is expected to bring to- enhance membership benefits. En-
gether healthcare professionals and gage the younger generation more
experts from around the world to • Collaborate with major physician
share knowledge, explore innovative organizations in the US
healthcare solutions, and strengthen • Fast-tracking of Green Cards pro-
global health partnerships. cess for Physicians
The flagship annual event of • Leverage the strength of 120,000
AAPI, the Global Healthcare Sum- Indian American Doctors through
mit has contributed to ushering in Legislative endeavors
new ways of providing healthcare to • Helping Indian Medical Graduates
India’s 1.4 Billion people, who live in in navigating the US system and
the congested urban centers and in providing them with Mentorship
the rural/remote regions of the coun- and Observership
try. The 18th annual GHS will build Dr. Kathula said, “My priority is
on past initiatives and add several to engage the second-generation phy-
new programs, Dr. Kathula added. sicians and fostering mentorship to
Dr. Kathula has served AAPI in ensure AAPI’s continued relevance
various capacities. He was the Re- and vitality.” Dr. Kathula says, “My
gional Director, a member of the goals for AAPI have been very clear.
THE FOUR PEOPLE LIVING ABOVE THIS STORE Board of Trustees. He was elected I want to focus on education, com-
KILLED BY THIS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE overwhelmingly by AAPI members munication, and legislation, involving
DIDN’T EVEN OWN A BATTERY. as the national Treasurer, Secretary, the younger generation. Increasing
and Vice President of AAPI, and the membership, creating benefits
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to stay safe has served as the President-Elect of for members, and making AAPI fi-
AAPI during the year 2023-34. In his nancially stronger are some of my
inaugural note, Dr. Kathula assured objectives. I will work hand in hand
fdnysmart.org all AAPI members and all physicians with the entire executive committee,
of Indian origin that “I will sincerely and board of trustees, to make AAPI
work for the betterment of our be- stronger and more viable.”

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