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The Indian American Medical Association, Illinois

Commemorates 44th Anniversary with a Vibrant Gala

OUR BUREAU

Chicago, IL
he Indian American Medi-
cal Association, Illinois (IA-
TMA-IL) marked 44 years with
a fundraising gala that featured a
cocktail reception, a vendor expo, an
awards presentation, a dinner, and
musical performances on December
07,2024 at the Matrix Club in Naper-
ville. The event was a grand success,
bringing together leaders, influenc-
ers, and community members.
IAMA-IL President Radhika
Chimata, MD, organized a splendid
gala that included speeches from
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi,
U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 8th
Congressional District, and Indian
Consul General Somnath Ghosh.
She also shared her vision for the
upcoming year as the Board of Di-
rectors chair. Her objectives include
continuing significant fundraising
initiatives, establishing a comprehen-
sive database of physician mentors
for medical trainees, and boosting
IAMA-IL membership among sec-
ond- and third-generation Ameri-
cans.
Honorees during the awards
presentation included Ashok Fulam-
barker, MD, recipient of the Dis-
tinguished Physician Award; Samir
Shah, MD, who received the Lifetime
Achievement Award; and Archana
Chatterjee, MD, honored with the
Dr. Usha Rani Nimmagadda Wom-
an Physician Leadership Award. Ra-
jeev Kumar, MD, Terence Chiramel,
MD, and Utpal Parekh, MD, were
acknowledged for their contributions
to IAMA-IL and our communities.
Advocate Health CEO Dia
Nichols provided the keynote speech
and participated in a fireside discus-
sion alongside President Chimata,
Sreenivas Reddy, MD, and Shruti 1st District, and Harry Benton, Illi- ka delivered an incredible unplugged Sponsor, Wealth Planning Network
Nathan from Advocate Health. The nois House Representative for Dis- performance, accompanied by gui- of Oak Brook, IL, and gold sponsors
conversation addressed contempo- trict 97. tarist Vikas Deo, and concluded the Orchard Corporation and Neelyx. All
rary challenges faced by physicians, The Ghungroo Bollywood dance event with an electrifying concert attendees received a lovely keepsake
including reimbursement rates. troupe captivated the audience with supported by Orchestra Saregama. provided by Tanishq of Naperville.
We express our gratitude to our their elegant performances and Before the entertainment got The Indian American Medical
Distinguished Guests, including Ge- stunning attire. We appreciate the everyone dancing the night away, Association, Illinois (IAMA-IL) is a
rard Moorer talent of director Sridevi Pandalai. IAMA welcomed their new Presi- non-profit organization comprised of
Deputy Chief of Staff to Con- Biju Zacharia’s artistic vision shone dent, Dr. Dilip Shah, and the 2025 Illinois physicians, fellows, residents,
gressman Danny Davis, U.S. Repre- through the gorgeous audio-visual executive committee as they assumed and medical students of Indian origin
sentative from Illinois’s 7th Congres- presentation, which complemented their roles for IAMA-IL’s 45th year. who are committed to professional
sional District, Tara Stamps, Cook the eloquent emceeing by Shana Mo- The celebration was made pos- excellence and quality patient care.
County Board Commissioner for the han perfectly. During dinner, Radhi- sible with the backing of the Grand --Asian Media USA

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