Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Voice for Indian-American Physicians
Founded in 1982, our organization has dedicated over four decades to advocating for physicians of Indian origin in the United States. We provide critical support for professional development, policy advocacy, and community service initiatives that benefit both our members and the broader healthcare landscape. Our leadership programs empower physicians to take on influential roles within the medical field while maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct. Through strategic partnerships and global collaborations, we offer exclusive benefits including continuing medical education, telehealth solutions, and contract review services. Our advocacy efforts focus on healthcare reform, immigration policy, and addressing disparities affecting both physicians and patients. We maintain strong relationships with policymakers in both the U.S. and India to ensure effective representation.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through annual conferences, legislative advocacy days, and specialized training programs. With a membership base representing 10% of all U.S. physicians who serve 30% of the patient population, we maintain a significant impact on American healthcare. Our organization operates with complete transparency and accountability, ensuring all members receive maximum value from their participation. We continue to evolve our services to meet the changing needs of medical professionals while upholding our core values of compassion, collegiality, and professional solidarity.
Services
Advocacy
Continuing Medical Education
Contract Review
Telehealth Solutions
Global Health Initiatives
Leadership Development
Immigration Support
Policy Reform
Community Service
Physician Networking
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 hours of free continuing medical education annually to members
- Our organization provides exclusive telehealth solutions through CureCompanion
- We maintain strong relationships with policymakers in both U.S. and Indian governments
- Our contract review service through Resolve offers 10% discounts for members
- We represent physicians serving 30% of the US patient population despite being 10% of physicians
Services
Advocacy
AAPI actively represents physicians of Indian origin in U.S. healthcare policy discussions and immigration reform efforts. The organization advocates for fair Medicare/Medicaid policies, combats discrimination in medical institutions, and promotes public health initiatives targeting South Asian populations. Through annual Legislative Days on Capitol Hill, AAPI ensures its members' voices are heard in national healthcare debates.
Continuing Medical Education
The organization provides 20 hours of free continuing medical education annually to members. These educational opportunities include conferences, workshops, and online learning modules designed to maintain professional excellence and keep physicians current with evolving medical practices and regulations.
Telehealth Solutions
Through partnership with CureCompanion, AAPI offers HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms at discounted rates. This service enables physicians to provide remote patient care with unlimited video visits and messaging capabilities while maintaining professional privacy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Contract Review
AAPI partners with Resolve to provide contract review services for physicians. This includes salary data analysis, contract term evaluation, and negotiation support to ensure fair employment terms for Indian-American physicians, particularly benefiting international medical graduates entering the U.S. healthcare market.
Global Health Initiatives
The organization fosters medical collaboration between the U.S. and India through annual Global Health Summits. These initiatives promote knowledge exchange, philanthropic activities, and joint efforts to improve healthcare standards and access in both countries while strengthening professional networks across borders.
People
Amit Chakrabarty
President
Dr. Chakrabarty serves as AAPI's President, leading advocacy efforts for Indian-American physicians. With extensive experience in healthcare policy and community service, he focuses on strengthening the organization's financial sustainability and expanding its advocacy impact.
Hetal Gor
Chair, AAPI BOT
Dr. Gor holds the position of Chair for AAPI's Board of Trustees. She plays a crucial role in governance and strategic direction while maintaining focus on professional development opportunities for Indian-American physicians across various medical specialties.
Gautam Kamthan
YPS President
Dr. Kamthan serves as President of AAPI's Young Physicians Section. He focuses on supporting early-career physicians, advocating for their professional needs, and ensuring their active participation in the organization's leadership development programs.
Priyanka Kolli
MSRF President
Dr. Kolli leads AAPI's Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows section. She works to engage future physicians during their training years, providing resources and support to help them transition successfully into professional practice.
Satheesh Kathula
Immediate Past President
Dr. Kathula serves as Immediate Past President, providing continuity and institutional knowledge. His experience in leadership roles helps guide current initiatives while maintaining organizational stability during leadership transitions.
Questions
What membership options does AAPI offer?
AAPI offers three membership categories: Parent Body ($100 annual or $100 lifetime), Young Physicians Section ($50 annual), and free Medical Students/Residents/Fellows membership with verification.
What professional benefits do AAPI members receive?
Members receive 20 hours of free CME, telehealth solutions through CureCompanion, contract review services through Resolve, and exclusive discounts on various professional services.
How does AAPI support international medical graduates?
AAPI advocates for fair credentialing processes, residency matching improvements, and immigration policy reforms specifically benefiting international medical graduates of Indian origin.
What advocacy efforts does AAPI focus on?
AAPI focuses on healthcare reform, Medicare/Medicaid policies, immigration issues for physicians, combating discrimination, and public health initiatives targeting South Asian populations.
How can physicians participate in AAPI leadership?
Physicians can join through annual membership, participate in leadership programs, attend the Global Health Summit, and engage in legislative advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
What global initiatives does AAPI support?
AAPI organizes an annual Global Health Summit in India and maintains partnerships between U.S. and Indian healthcare institutions to share best practices and improve global health outcomes.
