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AAPI Global Healthcare summit in India concludes successfully
The Summit (GHS) from January 1-6th in Delhi and Manipal, Karnataka,drew some of the world’s most well-known physicians, and industry leaders
Glimpses from the event / AAPI
Hundreds of delegates from India and around the world attended the 17th Annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), which was held in Delhi and Manipal.
The event provided a platform for physicians to network and gain knowledge about the latest developments in healthcare technology and best practices, which would enable them to offer patients the highest quality care at an affordable cost.
Jointly organized by AAPI, AIIMS, Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, the Indian Medical Association, the Government of the State of Karnataka, and the Global Association of Indian Medical Students (GAIMS), the summit commenced in Manipal on January 5, 2024.
The scientific presentations delivered by the distinguished speakers from various countries consistently addressed the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, highlighting its significance for the future. During the Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, they deliberated on the disparities between current practices and optimal practices across a broad spectrum of topics.
“It’s a well-known fact that physicians of Indian origin excel in their respective areas of work and continue to play key roles in patient care, administration, academics and medical research. In order to cater to its diversity of medical specialties, AAPI continues to use a multi-disciplinary conference format. The essence of AAPI is educational,” Dr. Anjana Samadder, president of AAPI, while describing the objectives of CME said.
Dr. Sampat Shivangi, the chair of GHS, emphasized the notable contribution of India to the American health industry and the objective of the global health conference, which is to explore the importance of innovative technologies. “At the end of the GHS, it is expected that attendees will have gained an understanding of the causation, diagnosis and best clinical practices for the management of the diverse groups of diseases,” he asserted.
The CME sessions in Manipal were inaugurated by the Indian Medical Association National president, Dr. R .V. Ashokan. The inaugural CME session was led by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, consultant urologist, USA Chairman, Poplar Bluff Urology PC.
Dr. Unnikrishnan commenced the second day of the CME by delivering a compelling presentation on the significance of artificial intelligence in attaining sustainable development goals. The final session of GHS 2024 was led by Dr. Vani Vijaykumar who focused on: Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) and Alzheimer Disease & Beyond oncology into Autoimmune Diseases- FDG PETCT role in Systemic Vasculitidis.
The AAPI also bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award upon Dr. Ramdas Pai, who serves as the chancellor of Manipal Education Institute (MAHE). Dr. Ranjan Pai and Vasanthi Pai received the honor on behalf of Dr. Ramdas Pai and praised his accomplishments. They also extended an invitation to all the doctors present to visit MAHE.
Dr. Arathi Krishna, the deputy chairman of the NRI Forum under the Government of Karnataka, expressed her delight at the organization of the health summit in Karnataka during the inauguration of the program. She affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting technological and medical sector development.
The event also featured the CEO Forum, which was moderated by Dr. Subra Bhat and the much-anticipated Women’s Forum moderated by Dr. Udaya Shivangi, chair of AAPI’s Women’s Forum and a key organizer of the GHS 2024.
The AAPI, headquartered in Illinois, has approximately 160 regional chapters, special interest groups, and alumni organizations that represent the interests of nearly 200,000 physicians, medical students, and Indian heritage residents in the United States. It is the largest ethnic medical organization in the country.
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