AAPI – MSRF To Organize MSRF & PreMed Medical Scholars Summit

Ajay Ghosh

Media Coordinator, AAPI

“The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, AAPI – MSRF has planned to organize our annual MSRF & PreMed Medical Scholars Summit at the Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ from January 25-26, 2025,” Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of AAPI, announced here today.



Organized by a team of young Medical Students and Residents of Indian origin, the Medical Scholars Summit has been planned and is being organized by an MSRF Executive Board, led by Priya Uppal, President of MSRF; Priyanka Kolli, President-Elect; Sohi Mistry, Vice President; Priyal Shah, Treasurer; and Drishti Patel, Secretary of MSRF.



The MSRF & PreMed Medical Scholars Summit is led by an Executive Board comprising of Manan Pancholy, President; Rohan Chopra, Vice President; Prerak Shah, Secretary; Arjun Gangasani, Treasurer.



The AAPI – MSRF is a national organization representing medical, dental, and podiatry students and resident physicians of Indian origin in North America, founded with the objective of providing a channel of networking, support, and open communication among its members.



“The 2-day-long Summit will be packed with academic sessions that are interactive, with participants having an opportunity to actively engage in discussions and enhancing their knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to Medical Students and Residents, who seek guidance on ways to pursue their careers in the most effective way,” said Dr. Sunil Kaza, Chair of APPI BOT. 



Scientific Research Symposium Oral Presentations, Mentorship and Networking Lunch; Residency Program Directors’ Panel, Medical School Admissions Panel, Fellowship Program Directors’ Panel; MCAT Success: Tips and Tricks are some of the exciting topics that awai the participants at the Summit.



On January 25, the Summit will begin with a session on Leadership in Medicine by Mihir Gupta, MD, while the session on Public Health Practice in Medicine will be presented by Jaya Satagopan, PhD. Novel Technologies in Orthopedic Surgery will be presented by Selene Parekh, MD, MBA. Functional Medicine will be jointly presented by Subbarao Bollepalli, MD, & Chanakya Bavishi, DO.



Niraj Kothari, MD will present his insightful session on Pioneering Advanced Practices in Medicine, while Deepen Modi will offer insights on Financial Wellness. Samir Pancholy, MD will lead a session on Service Project Pursuing Graduate Medical Education. Global Medicine and India: Lessons, Opportunities, and Challenges for the Next Generation of Physicians will be presented by Dr. Kumar Belani, MD.



The Honorable Judges Panel at the Medical Summit consists of: Dr. Satheesh Kathula, Hematology-Oncology; Dr. Sunil Kaza, Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Raj Bhayani, Otolaryngology; Dr. Arunabh Talwar; Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine; Dr. Sumul Raval, Neuro-oncology; Dr. Zeeshan Mansuri, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; and, Dr. Kinjal Solanki, Infectious Disease.



As the President-Elect of AAPI, the largest ethnic medical organization in the United States, Dr. Amit Chakrabarty said, “I strongly believe that acquiring new knowledge is crucial for professionals, especially for the physicians in a changing healthcare environment. This Medical Scholars Summit will provide insights on pursuing career and how best to utilize the resources and, helping out next generation of Physicians of Indian origin achieve their goals.”



Dr. Meher Medavaran, Vice President of AAPI said, “Since its inception in 1982, AAPI has been at the forefront, representing a conglomeration of practicing of Indian origin physicians in the United States, seeking to be the united voice for the physicians of Indian origin. We 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.”

Dr. Raj Bhayani, Secretary of AAPI pointed out that, “In addition to several programs in the United States and in India, AAPI has been in the forefront, advocating for the interests of the medical fraternity and organizing regular CME programs, health & wellness events, and financial workshops for its members and outreach, public health education, and advocacy activities for the community both locally and internationally.”



According to Dr. Shirish Patel, Treasurer of AAPI, “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. AAPI’s mission has evolved in the past 45 years, adapting to the changing needs of our times.”



Dr. Kathula, who has been an educator and mentor for medical students, said “My priority has been to engage the second-generation physicians and fostering mentorship to ensure AAPI's continued relevance and vitality.” Towards this end, AAPI is in the process of appointing a committee of accomplished academicians to help mentor the young physicians from India and the United states, who are aspiring to get into residencies. Dr. Kathula said, “We will continue the noble mission and strengthen our efforts to make AAPI reach greater heights.” For more details about AAPI, please visit: www.appiusa.org

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