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Dr. Rita Ahuja, Convention Chair, praises dedicated team of convention committees
34th Annual AAPI Convention & Scientific Assembly At
Marriott Marquis in
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“For the very first time in the
history of AAPI, both the President and the Convention Chair are women,â€
pointed out Dr. Seema Jain, Dr. President of AAPI. “We are so fortunate to have
Dr. Rita Ahuja to chair the prestigious convention. She brings with her a
wealth of knowledge as she has chaired two successful conventions in the past
in
The annual convention this year is
being organized by AAPI’s
New Jersey Chapter. Elaborating on the efforts and preparations that have
been devoted to put together this unique event, Dr. Rita Ahuja, Chairwoman
of the 2016 Annual Convention, said. “We have been working hard to put
together an attractive program for our annual get together, educational
activity and family enjoyment. I and the Co-Chairs are fortunate to have a
dedicated team of convention committee members from the Tri-State region
helping us. We are expecting a record turnout and hence I would encourage early
registration to avoid later disappointment. A pool of dedicated AAPI leaders
are working hard to make the Convention a unique event for all the
participants,†she said.
“AAPI members represent a
variety of important medical specialties. Sponsors will be able to take
advantage of the many sponsorship packages at the 34th annual convention,
creating high-powered exposure to the highly coveted demographic of AAPI's
membership,†Dr. Seema Jain said.
Prominent among those who will
attend and address the delegates from across the nation are: Dr. Vivek Murthy,
US Surgeon General; Fareed Zakaria, CNN TV Host; Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of
NY; Hon. Arun Kumar Singh, Ambassador of India to the United States; Dr.
Chandy Abraham, CEO, Cayman Hospital; Dr. Charanji Rihal of the Mayo
Clinic; Dr. Vas Narasimhan Global Head Drug Development and Chief Medical
Officer, Novartis, Switzerland; Arthur Klien, Medical President, Mt.
Sinai Medical Center; Eric Paterson, US VP Diversity Dealer Relations; Ramakrishna
of the Ramakrishna Hospital; Preet Bharara, US Attorney; Dr. Brian Storm,
Chancellor, Rutgers; and Chandrika Tandon, a Business Woman and Philanthropist.
In addition to the exhibition hall
featuring large exhibit booth spaces in which the healthcare industry will have
the opportunity to engage, inform and educate the physicians directly through
one on one, hands on product demonstrations and discussions, there will be
focused group and specialty Product Theater, Interactive Medical Device Trade Show,
and special exhibition area for new innovations by young physicians.
“The essence of AAPI is
educational,†Dr. Seema Jain, said. “That translates into numerous Continuing
Medical Education and non-CME seminars by experts in their fields. CME will
provide comprehensive and current reviews and guidelines for the diagnosis and
treatment of various disease states to reduce morbidity and mortality and
achieve cost effective quality care outcomes.â€
“The major attractions
include 10 hours of cutting-edge CME with
renowned speakers, CEO Forum, Innovation Forum, Entrepreneur Forum, Women’s
Forum, Men’s Forum, and Product Theaters to highlight the newest advances
in patient care and medical technology. Alumni meetings for
networking, also an AAPI-India
Strategic Engagement Forum to showcase the AAPI initiatives in India
like Trauma Brain Injury Guidelines, MoU on TB Eradication in India and
recognition of AAPI Award winners will make this Convention unique,â€
Dr. Sanjay Jain, Chief Coordinating Officer of the Convention, said.
According to Dr. Jagat Narula, MD,
CME Co-Chair, “The multidisciplinary CME conference during the convention
allows specialists and primary care physicians to interact in an academic
forum. World-renowned speakers will discuss gaps between current and best
practice of wide-ranging topics of CME sessions.†Dr. Atul Prakash and Dr.
Moiz, CME committee members have worked together with Dr. Narula to put
together the CME sessions.
The organizing committees are led
by Dr. Thomas Alapatt, Host City Chair for the Convention; Dr. Sanjay
Jain, Media Chair & Exhibit Hall Co-Chair; Anand Sahu, MD, Banquet
Co-Chair: Dr. Virendra Sethi, Food & Catering Co-Chair: Dr. Kishore
Ahuja, Dr. Mathew, Dr. Ratan Mirchandani, Entertanment Co-Chair; Sudhir Parikh,
MD, Political Alliance Co-Chair; Suneet Verma, MD, Website Chair; Chand
Rohatgi, MD, Registration Co-Chair; Tarun Shah, MD, Souvenir Co-Chair; Dr.
Jayesh Kanuga, Dr. Chitra Kumar, Dr. Shobna Patel; Dr. Parminder Grewal, Dr.
Hetal Gor; and Dr. Gaurav Gupta.
Ambassador Arun Singh,
“Many of the physicians who will
attend this convention have excelled in different specialties and
subspecialties and occupy high positions as faculty members of medical schools,
heads of departments, and executives of hospital staff. 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. Aravind Pillai, Chair of the BOT, said.
“Physicians and healthcare
professionals from across the country and internationally 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. We look forward to seeing you in
Chandrika Tandon will lead the
Women’s Forum. The panelists on the Forum include, Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor
of
Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi
Chauhan, Aditya Narayan and Indian Idol Juniors, are all set to take the AAPI
delegates by storm during the 34th annual convention. "Each of the three
mega stars will lead a group of talented artists and stars from Bollywood and
from the
Understanding the inherent
humanity that unites all nations, religions and cultures, Sadhguru is
recognized for his pioneering efforts to nurture global harmony, Dr. Seema
Jain, President of American association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI),
said today, while announcing the 1.5 hours of CME to be led by Sadhguru during
Convention in New York.
After years of sitting on the
political sidelines, Indian-Americans - affluent, educated and doubling in
number every 10 years - are starting to flex their muscles in
This year's Fashion Show, “The
Colors Of India,†is being led by Rohini Bedi, an exclusive Indian fashion
designer from
Fareed Zakaria, a world renowned
journalist and author will lead this in-depth Healthcare 2020 CEO Forum by
AAPI, which will look at the major global developments in the rapidly changing
healthcare sector, with an emphasis on new ideas and innovative solutions to
“We are proud to have the Fareed
Zakaria leading this prestigious forum,†says Dr. Seema Jain, President of
AAPI. “Representatives from the healthcare industry, including leading CEOs
from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, academicians, intellectuals and
physicians, who will focus on the changing trends in the healthcare sector and
how they impact the providers, hospitals and corporations as well as the
patients. The Forum will also offer insights into managing efficiently the
growing costs in the delivery of healthcare services,†she added. Anwar
Feroz, AAPI’s Honorary Advisor, says, “The CEO Forum will focus on the changing
trends in the healthcare sector and how they impact the providers, hospitals
and corporations as well as the patients. The Forum will also offer insights
into managing efficiently the growing costs in the delivery of healthcare
services.â€
AAPI's
mission is to provide a forum to facilitate and enable Indian American
physicians to excel inpatient care, teaching and research, and to pursue their
aspirations in professional and community affairs. Representing the interests
of the over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin, leaders of American
Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic
organization of physicians, for 34 years, AAPI Convention has provided a
venue for medical education programs and symposia with world renowned
physicians on the cutting edge of medicine.
Representing the interests of the
over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin, leaders of American Association of
Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic organization of
physicians, for 34 years, AAPI Convention has provided a venue for medical
education programs and symposia with world renowned physicians on the cutting
edge of medicine.
“Physicians and healthcare
professionals from across the country and internationally 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. We look forward to seeing you in
