AAPI Announces 43rd Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in Cincinnati, Ohio. The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, AAPI, announced March 3, it will be holding its 43rd annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in Cincinnati, Ohio July 24-27, 2025. The meeting will be at the Marriott Hotel at the River Center. Among some of the high-profile guests who have been invited are Vice President J.D. Vance, current Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, candidate for Ohio Governor Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president-elect of the American Medical Association, and from India, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Dr. Nageshwara Reddy, Chairman & Chief of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals.
Dr. Satheesh Kathula, president of AAPI said the Convention would offer extensive academic presentations, recognition of achievements and achievers, and professional networking at the alumni and evening social events. Cutting-edge research would be shared, and Continuing Medical Education seminars would be part of the programming, as would business vendors and bazaars selling ethnic and other products and services.
Organizers said they expect nearly 1,100 physicians of Indian origin to attend.
“Physician, heal thyself,” will be among the themes with signs of growing burn out, a press release from AAPI said.
The annual convention this year is being organized by AAPI’s Ohio Chapter. “The convention team is working incredibly hard to provide a delightful 4 days of events packed with educational CME credits, world-class entertainment, leadership seminars, networking opportunities, exhibits, and more,” said Dr. Sunil Kaza, Chair, AAPI BOT.
President-Elect of AAPI Dr. Amit Chakrabarty said the forum would provide rich educational content, and the advances in clinic practices and include efforts to develop health policy agendas and encourage legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
“The AAPI Convention offers an opportunity to meet directly with these physicians who are leaders in their fields and play an integral part in the decision-making process regarding new products and services,” Dr. Meher Medavaram, vice president of AAPI added.
Dr. Raj Bhayani, secretary of AAPI, echoed these views.
Dr. Shirish Patel, treasurer of AAPI, said, “Given that a physician of Indian origin sees every 7th patient in this country and every 5th patient in rural and inner cities across the nation, the reach and influence of AAPI members goes well beyond the convention.” He urged corporate and local sponsors to come forward in support.
AAPI advocates on Capitol Hill to bring its priorities before lawmakers, and carries out initiatives that aim at improving health care in US and also in India.
Organizers said AAPI’s impact is seen in areas such as advocating for the increasing physician work force, participating in national health initiatives such as obesity prevention, and investing in global health education, as well as working in both urban and rural areas.
Nearly 10%-12% of medical students entering US schools are of Indian origin, AAPI estimates.
The organization is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, and claims to represent the interests of nearly 120,000 physicians, medical students and residents of Indian heritage in the United States, making it the largest ethnic medical organization in the nation.
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