News Notes
“It is with great pleasure, we announce that the 43rd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), planned to be held from July 24th-27th, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH will have a great line up of Speakers from Public Service, Healthcare, Science, and, Sports,” Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of AAPI recently announced.
Confirmed speakers at the Convention include Dr. Mario Capecchi, a Nobel laureate; Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president-elect of the American Medical Association; and Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, a Padma Vibhushan awardee.
Other invited guests include, Vice President of the United States, JD Vance; Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine; Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear; Jagat Prakash Nadda, India’s Minister of Health and Chemicals/Fertilizers; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Governor in Ohio; and Schin Tendulkar, Bharat Rathna awardee and a Legendary Cricketer.
Dr. Mario Capecchi, a Nobel laureate, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology in 2007 for his contributions to the development of “mouse knockout technology” will deliver keynote address during the 43rd annual AAPI Convention.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an otolaryngologist from Flint, Michigan, currently serving as the president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) and is expected to assume the presidency of AMA in June 2025 will be another keynote speaker at the Convention.
Dr. Satheesh Kathula, while describing how AAPI’s mission has evolved in the past 43 years, said, “Today, AAPI is strong representing over 120,000 Indian American physicians, 130 local Chapters, who make up of 10% of total physicians in the US and nearly 50% of International Medical Graduates, rooted in every corner of the nation, who serve every 7th patient in the US. We are proud of our achievements and our contributions to the healthcare industry and the millions of people we serve.”
Physicians and healthcare professionals from across the country will convene and participate in the scholarly exchange of medical advances, to develop health policy agendas, and to encourage legislative priorities in the coming year.
In addition to colorful entertainment, exquisite authentic Indian cuisine, esteemed yoga gurus and experts, who will share their wisdom and lead the Wellness Sessions, world renowned speakers and leaders in the industry will offer enlightening sessions to the delegates.
The annual convention offers extensive academic presentations, recognition of achievements and achievers, and professional networking at the alumni and evening social events, in addition to offering an exciting venue to interact with leading physicians, healthcare industry leaders, academicians, and scientists of Indian origin. Physicians and healthcare professionals from across the country will participate in the scholarly exchange of medical advances, to develop health policy agendas, and to encourage legislative priorities in the coming year.
For more details, visit aapiconvention.org and aapiusa.org.
