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indian american medical association (il) pays

tribute to covid-19 frontline workers

CHICAGO IL

ndian American Medical Asso-
ciation (IL), on November 13th,
I2021 celebrated its 41st annual
business meeting and gala at Ashton
place, Willow brook, Illinois. Over
250 people attended the banquet to
witness and celebrate the success of
IAMA during this challenging year.
At the gala, Chief guest Dr
Chundi Vishnu, chair of COVID
task force, Chicago Medical society
and Keynote speaker Dyan Elliot,
The Peter B. Ritzma Professor of
the Humanities, Northwestern Uni-
versity spoke about current and his-
torical perspectives of pandemics.
Event was attended by several
dignitaries including Consul Gener-
al Amit Kumar Congressman Raja
Krishna Murthy, Dr Barath Barai,
Dr. Ranga Reddy, Dr Srinivas Red-
dy, Dr Sukanya Reddy, Dr Satish
Kathula and Dr Virendra Bisla.
Dr Suneela Harsoor, the cur-
rent president of IAMA gave heart-
felt tribute to frontline workers who
selflessly served during the pandem-
ic. She and her team have served the
community here in US and in India
by raising funds, creating health
awareness, participating in Vaccina-
tion drives and Teleconsultations.
Dr Harsoor was given standing
ovation for rejuvenating this presti-
gious organization, bringing back its
previous glory and mission to serve.
She was also applauded for her pi-
oneering initiatives to combat Phy-
sician burnout as well as empower
women physician leaders.
Dr. Arvind Goyal was honored
with life time achievement award.
Dr. Ambika Amblee received dis-
tinguished physician award. Dr. Ra-
jeev Kumar was given presidential
appreciation award, while Dr Samir
shah was recognized for his selfless
service. Dr Tapan Parikh received
young physician of the year award.
IAMA made history by establishing
Dr. Usha Rani Nimmagadda Wom-
en physician leadership award to
recognize women physician leaders
serving in health care. Dr. Annita Dr Utpal Parekh and Dr Radhi- Bhupinder Singh got everyone off Suresh Reddy and wished him suc-
John was the first recipient of this ka Chimata kept the audience in- their seats onto the dancing floor cess for the year 2022. She extended
distinguished award for her out- formed and entertained throughout until midnight. her cordial support to take IAMA to
standing service for the community. the event. Pure Happiness Bolly- Dr. Suneela Harsoor passed on greater heights.
The master of the ceremony’s wood singers Pavitra Anand and the gavel to incoming President Dr. -- Asian Media USA

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