{"id":667138,"date":"2026-08-19T00:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T04:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/?p=667138"},"modified":"2026-08-21T01:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T05:21:17","slug":"aapi-leadership-retreat-in-new-york-highlights-vision-collaboration-and-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/667138\/","title":{"rendered":"AAPI Leadership Retreat in New York Highlights Vision, Collaboration, and Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"New York City: <\/strong>The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) convened its national leadership in midtown Manhattan for a meaningful and energizing Leadership Retreat, marking the beginning of a special Independence Day weekend of fellowship, service, and celebration. Held at Utsav Restaurant on August 15th<\/sup>, the retreat brought together AAPI\u2019s senior leadership, distinguished speakers, and members from across the country for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration, strategic vision, and strengthening organizational unity.<\/p>\n

Hosted by AAPI President Dr. Meher Medavaram, the retreat underscored AAPI\u2019s commitment to advancing physician leadership, enhancing community engagement, and shaping the future of Indo\u2011U.S. healthcare collaboration.<\/p>\n

In her address, Dr. Medavaram said, \u201cAs physicians, we are trained to diagnose, treat, and heal. But our responsibility\u2014and our potential\u2014extends far beyond the walls of our clinics and hospitals. Clinical excellence gives physicians credibility. Leadership gives us the opportunity to transform that knowledge into broader impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Setting the tone for the Retreat as a way to encourage the young physicians of Indian origin to come forward and take on leadership roles, Dr. Medavaram said,\u00a0 \u201cOne of our greatest opportunities today is to\u00a0develop the next generation of physician leaders\u2014not only in medicine, but in every field where decisions affecting healthcare and our communities are made. We need young physicians to step forward in\u00a0healthcare policy, advocacy, research, technology and artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, public health, education, media, and civic leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\"She called upon AAPI members and leaders to \u201copen the doors, create mentorship opportunities, and give younger physicians a seat at the table.\u00a0We should encourage them to serve on hospital boards, professional organizations, government advisory committees, research institutions, and community organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pointing to the younger physicians, Dr. Medavaram said, \u201cDo not wait until you feel completely ready. Step forward. Speak up. Get involved.\u00a0Leadership is developed through experience, mentorship, and the courage to accept responsibility. Because when we develop young physicians as leaders beyond medicine,\u00a0we are not just building the future of our profession\u2014we are building the future of healthcare and our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0Together we celebrate, together we serve, and together we represent,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Dr. Medavaram said in her address, setting the tone for a weekend centered on collective purpose. \u201cFrom the bedside to the boardroom\u2014physicians must lead. Don\u2019t just prepare young physicians for the future\u2014prepare them to lead it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Distinguished Speakers Share Expertise and Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The retreat featured an impressive lineup of speakers whose work spans cardiology, pain medicine, global health, and public policy. Their insights reflected the breadth of AAPI\u2019s influence and the depth of expertise within the Indian American medical community.<\/p>\n

Dr. Samin K. Sharma<\/strong>, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai, spoke on innovation, clinical excellence, and the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care. His remarks highlighted the critical role Indian American physicians play in advancing medical science.<\/p>\n

Dr. Anil Sharma<\/strong>, Interventional Pain Physician, offered perspectives on multidisciplinary care and the importance of leadership in shaping patient\u2011centered practice models. A\u00a0<\/strong>very successful physician and running a successful Hedge Fund, Dr. Sharma spoke about how physicians can diversify in other areas and shine.<\/p>\n

Dr. Padmini Murthy<\/strong>, Global Health leader and Professor Emeritus of Public Health, emphasized the importance of physician advocacy that enhances effective public health policies, global engagement, and the need for\u00a0<\/strong>uplifting humanity.<\/p>\n

\u201cHealthcare leadership today requires not only clinical expertise but a commitment to global responsibility,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0she noted, underscoring AAPI\u2019s longstanding role in international health initiatives.<\/p>\n

The retreat was chaired by Dr. Sunita Polelalle, with AAPI Past President Dr. Dayan Naik serving as Co\u2011Chair. Their stewardship ensured a program that balanced strategic dialogue with fellowship and community building.<\/p>\n

AAPI Leadership Charts the Path Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Throughout the afternoon, AAPI leaders discussed organizational priorities, upcoming initiatives, and the association\u2019s expanding national footprint. With over 125,000 physicians of Indian origin represented across the United States, AAPI continues to serve as a powerful voice in healthcare policy, medical education, and community service.<\/p>\n

The retreat also highlighted AAPI\u2019s partnerships, including support from Mount Sinai and Ameriprise, reflecting the organization\u2019s strong institutional relationships.<\/p>\n

Lunch was served as members engaged in informal discussions, strengthening bonds that span specialties, generations, and regions.<\/p>\n

AAPI at the India Day Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Leadership Retreat served as the prelude to AAPI\u2019s participation in the India Day Parade on August 16, celebrating India\u2019s 80th Independence Day.<\/p>\n

AAPI members and leadership led the AAPI float on Madison Avenue on the following day, dressed in traditional attire and representing the unity, heritage, and pride of the Indian American physician community. Later that evening, AAPI leadership was in attendance at the FIA\u2019s\u00a0elegant gala\u00a0dinner at the famous Cipriani.<\/p>\n

AAPI: Leadership Rooted in Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

As AAPI President Dr. Medavaram emphasized in her message, the retreat was not merely a meeting \u2014 it was a reaffirmation of AAPI\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeadership, fellowship, and celebration define who we are as AAPI,\u201d she wrote. \u201cWe look forward to continuing our work together as we serve our communities and represent the best of Indian American physicians.\u201d<\/p>\n

The August 15 retreat showcased AAPI at its strongest: united, forward\u2011looking, and deeply committed to excellence in healthcare and service to society. For more details, please visit:\u00a0www.aapiusa.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New York City: The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) convened its national leadership in midtown Manhattan for a meaningful and energizing Leadership Retreat, marking the beginning of a special Independence Day weekend of fellowship, service, and celebration. Held at Utsav Restaurant on August 15th, the retreat brought together AAPI\u2019s senior leadership, distinguished speakers, and members from across the country for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration, strategic vision, and strengthening organizational unity. Hosted by AAPI President Dr. Meher Medavaram, the retreat underscored AAPI\u2019s commitment to advancing physician leadership,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":667139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47748],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-667138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=667138"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":667145,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667138\/revisions\/667145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/667139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=667138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=667138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=667138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}