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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                             OCTOBER 31, 2025       |  The Indian Eye 18

             FIPA and NJ State AAPI to Host Research Symposium

                          for Young Physicians at Annual Convention

                               Dr. Raj Bhayani Takes Charge as President of NJ State AAPI

            OUR BUREAU                                science.
                                                          Currently leading ENT and Facial Plastic
            Edison, NJ
                                                      Surgery divisions across major New York hos-
                  he New Jersey State Chapter of the   pitals, Dr. Bhayani brings a blend of innovation,
                 American Association  of Physicians  of   leadership, and mentorship to his new role.
            TIndian Origin (NJ State AAPI), in collab-    Outgoing president Dr. Sudha Nahar
            oration with the Federation of Indian Physicians   was widely credited for strengthening the
            Associations (FIPA), will host a research sympo-  chapter during her tenure. Her leadership
            sium and educational lecture series as part of its   brought new energy and inclusivity, enrolling
            7th Annual Convention on November 15, 2025,  many women physicians, initiating month-
            at Imperia in New Jersey. The convention aims   ly educational and charitable programs,
            to inspire the next generation of Indian-ori-  and achieving record fundraising success.
            gin  physicians  through  research  collaboration,   Dr. Rachana Kulkarni, who continues as
            mentorship, and community engagement.     Chair of the Board of Trustees, worked close-
                Founded in November 2018 by visionary   ly with Dr. Nahar to expand the chapter’s
            physicians Dr. Binod Sinha, Dr. Raj Bhayani,  programs, while  Dr.  Nidhi  Goel, as  treasurer,
            Dr. Kishore Ratkalkar, and Dr. Hemant Patel,  streamlined finances and enhanced fundraising
            NJ State AAPI was established to bring togeth-  mechanisms.
            er Indian-American doctors committed to deliv-  The new executive committee, combining
            ering quality healthcare and mentoring young   continuity and fresh energy, is expected to build
            professionals.                            upon these achievements and take the chapter
                The organization’s mission is to unite all   to greater heights.
            AAPI chapters in New Jersey to advocate for   The 7th Annual Convention will showcase
            physicians’ rights, promote healthcare access   academic excellence and professional collab-
            for all—including uninsured populations—and   oration. Dr. Chetan Shah, Chair of the New
            build partnerships with government agencies,  Jersey Medical Board, serves as Convention
            insurers, and other communities. “Together  Chair, with Dr. Rachana Kulkarni as BOT
            we can make a stronger impact,” the founders   Chair. Dr. Subhasini Gowda and Dr. Sumul
            stated, outlining their long-term goal to nego- Rawal are Co-Chairs of the convention, while
            tiate better reimbursements for physicians and   Dr. Atul Prakash leads the Research Sympo-
            strengthen healthcare delivery statewide.  sium and Educational Lectures component.
                The new president, Dr. Raj Bhayani, is a   The event will feature participation from
            distinguished ENT and facial plastic surgeon   leading medical institutions, including Robert
            with a unique background in neurosurgery. The  Wood Johnson Hospital System and Hacken-
            first  ENT  surgeon  in  India  to  complete  train-  sack Meridian Health Care, along with academic
            ing in neurosurgery, Dr. Bhayani also holds a   and research presentations by young physicians.
            fellowship in Facial Plastic and Microvascular   Dignitaries expected to attend include Con-
            Surgery. His  academic  and clinical  excellence   sul General Binoy Pradhan and Congressman
            has  been  recognized  internationally—he  has   Suhas Subramaniam. A highlight of the evening
            published over 50 research papers, received the   will be the Distinguished Physician Award pre-
            USA Triologic Society Award, and been listed   sentation to Dr. Navin Mehta, an eminent ENT
            in Marquis Who’s Who in America in Medicine   surgeon and community leader, for his exception-
            and Healthcare for his contributions to medical   al contributions to medicine and public service.

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