The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPIO), San Francisco Bay Area, celebrated their 40th anniversary at their semi-annual gala at India Community Center on Feb. 5 in Milpitas, Calif.
The theme celebrated Valentine’s Day and a month of self care.
The event showcased the community engagement and advocacy work the Indian medical community is initiating not only in the US but also in India. AAPIO President Dr. Padmashri Srinivasa highlighted that physicians have a 50% burnout rate and emphasized the need for a physician’s wellness initiative. Dr. Srinivasa also encouraged young doctors to join and set a goal of gaining 10 new members monthly.
Dr. Pramila Ramachandra spoke of the need for better cervical cancer screenings for women in India, saying that cervical cancer “Is preventable. It is a public health matter.” Cervical cancer led to over 340,000 deaths in 2020, according to PINCC, a non-profit focused on preventing cervical cancer globally.
A presentation of new Board of Trustees members Dr. Aravind Raj. Dr. Nidhi Gupta was shown to attendees after which Association of Indian Physician’s (AAPI) President Dr. Ravi Kolli and other guests were honored.
The evening ended with a karaoke, a version of the game antakshari, and dancing.
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