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Satheesh Kathula takes helm as AAPI president, vows to foster unity
“With unity, I believe we can surmount any challenge and achieve our collective aspirations,” he said.
Satheesh Kathula. / Courtesy of AAPI
Dayton, Ohio-based hematologist and oncologist, Satheesh Kathula, has taken charge as the president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic medical organization in the United States. He will lead the executive committee whose term started on July 9, 2024.
In his inaugural address, Kathula expressed dedication to fostering unity within AAPI, which has recently seen a growing factional divide. “I aim to foster unity within AAPI through my unwavering commitment to people, optimism, and integrity,” he said.
Elaborating on his broader agenda as the 43rd president of AAPI, Kathula, stated, "I will collaborate with legislative bodies and medical associations such as the AMA, ACP, and FSMB in our efforts to amplify our impact."
“My priority is to engage the second-generation physicians and foster mentorship to ensure AAPI's continued relevance and vitality. As the leader of AAPI, who has been entrusted with the task of leading AAPI,” Kathula said.
“My goals for AAPI have been very clear. I want to focus on education, communication, and legislation, involving the younger generation. Increasing the membership, creating benefits for members, and making AAPI financially stronger are some of my objectives. I will work hand in hand with the entire executive committee, and board of trustees, to make AAPI stronger and more viable,” he added.
Kathula has held various significant roles within AAPI. He was the president and a founding member of the Association of Indian Physicians from Ohio, president of the Miami Valley Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and president of the ATMGUSA (Association of Telugu Medical Graduates in the USA).
Additionally, he collaborated with the Ohio State Medical Association on numerous issues. He has also served as a regional director and Board of Trustees member. Kathula was elected as the national treasurer, secretary, and vice president of AAPI by its members and served as the president-elect of AAPI during the 2023-34 term.
Kathula, a graduate of Siddhartha Medical College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a clinical professor of medicine at Wright State University-Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and has authored numerous papers and articles in medical journals. Currently, he is writing a book about his journey as an immigrant physician.
Kathula has served on several non-profit boards, including the Board of Trustees of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Dayton chapter) and has raised more than $200,000 for some of its initiatives. The society conferred on him the Man of the Year Award in 2010. In addition, Kathula received the Hind Rattan Award in 2010, given by the NRI Welfare Society of India for his contributions.
“Drawing from my leadership experience in various non-profit organizations, despite our members' diverse backgrounds, I want to emphasize our shared goals to foster cohesion within AAPI,” Kathula said, adding, “With unity, I believe we can surmount any challenge and achieve our collective aspirations.”
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