The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) spread the importance of health and well-being through their float at the recently held India Day Parade in New York.
AAPI President Dr. Satheesh Kathula, who led dozens of physicians at the parade on Aug. 18 told the attendees, “On behalf of the entire leadership team of AAPI, I wish you and your families a joyous and reflective Independence Day. Let us continue to honor our heritage by contributing to the betterment of society and the world.”
Kathula was joined on the AAPI float by, Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, the president-elect, and Dr. Sunil Kaza, AAPI BOT chair. The float marched along with dozens of others in honor of India and the over a billion people of Indian origin around the globe.
Dr. Amit Chakraborty said he was very happy with the reception the organization got with the float.
A host of AAPI leaders, including Dr. Kathula, Dr. Chakrabarthy, Dr. Kaza, Dr. Sumul Rawal, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Meher Medavaram, Dr. Krishan Kumar, Dr. Raju Kattara, Dr. Krish Soundrajan, Dr. Amy Shah, Dr. Rakesh Dua, and Dr. Hetal Gor, along with several young Physicians and MSRF members had come to New York from different parts of the country to be part of the largest India Day Parade in the world.
In his message to the diaspora, Kathula called upon the community “to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom, and equality, values that both India and the United States hold dear.”
“As AAPI continues to grow and evolve, let us remain united in our mission to promote the highest standards of healthcare, foster excellence in medical practice, and serve as a bridge between the medical communities of India and the United States,” Kathula added. He also thanked the Federation of Indian Associations (the organizers of the parade) for the chance to participate in the event.
They also thanked the Federation of Indian Associations(FIA) for their suppport. Kathula said, "AAPI thanks FIA and Dr. Avinash Gupta President for the chance to participate in the parade. Appreciate your support!"
Kathula also led the AAPI at the India Day parade in Chicago City the week before. He was joined by AAPI doctors and guests such as the Indian Consulate General Somnath Gosh, U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and the Mayor of Naperville, Scott Werli.
Since its inception in 1982, AAPI has been at the forefront, representing a conglomeration of more than 125,000 practicing physicians in the United States, seeking to be the united voice for physicians of Indian origin.
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