New York: For the first time in the history of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), during a formal ceremony Dr. Amit Chakrabarty and Dr. Hetal Gor were formally administered the oath of office as the President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AAPI, respectively at a solemn ceremony at the AAPI office in Oak Brook, IL, on July 3, 2025.
Dr. Suresh Reddy, a past President of AAPI and an elected Trustee of the Oak Brook Township administered the oath of Office to the incoming leaders of AAPI, who are committed to take AAPI to the next level in the coming year.
According to Dr. Satheesh Kathula, current President of AAPI, “In accordance with AAPI Bylaws, the President-Elect and Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees officially assumed office on July 3rd. While the ceremonial Gavel Transfer will be held during the Annual Convention Gala on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the formal Presidential & BOT Chair Handover Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 3, 2025. This ceremony marks a meaningful leadership transition for our organization.”
“We have the potential to make a significant impact on the healthcare landscape of this country,” Dr. Chakrabarty said. “My goal this year is to unify AAPI by transcending the regional divides that have hindered our progress in recent years. Indian American physicians represent tremendous talent and potential, and the key to realizing that lies in collective action and a united voice—something I am committed to fostering.”
Dr. Hetal Gor, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, assumed charge as the Chair, Board of Trustees of AAPI. Dr Gor is the president/Founder of Bergen Indian Medical Association, President /Founder of US chapter of FOGSI (Federation of OBGYN Society of India and had served as the past President of the American Association of OBGYN of Indian origin.
Dr. Meher Medavaram, serving as the Medical Director of Mount Sinai Hospital, FAQH Center was administered the oath of office as the President Elect of AAPI.
