The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, AAPI, announced May 27, it had gained membership status in the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities, IAMRA.
President of AAPI (aapiusa.org) Dr. Satheesh Kathula, in describing the new membership as a “major milestone” in AAPI’s global growth trajectory, added, “We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Lokesh Edara, past Chairman of the AAPI Board of Trustees, for his initiative and leadership in this endeavor.”
The IAMRA which has the vision: “Everyone around the world is treated and cared for by safe and competent doctors,” is seen as an influential global network that includes regional, national, and international medical boards of leading medical regulatory bodies. It has 116 member organizations from 44 countries, including organizations such as the AAMC, ECFMG, FSMB, and numerous U.S. state medical boards, as well as the national medical boards from India such as Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
According to Dr. Edara, AAPI has been collaborating with the Government of India on efforts with “the objective of making every MBBS graduate from India to be the best in the world through programs and activities on AAPI platform. We now look forward to working closely with IAMRA and its members to strengthen our shared mission and ensure that the voices of Indian-origin physicians are heard and respected worldwide.”
“This achievement reaffirms AAPI’s commitment to collaborating with international medical regulatory authorities; Bridging professional gaps between Indian and global healthcare systems; Building stronger platforms for Indian-origin physicians; and advocating for policy harmonization and mutual recognition of qualifications,” Dr. Kathula said.
The AAPI Ad Hoc Committee on Medical Regulation has been established to provide expert insight and guidance on matters related to medical licensing and regulatory standards across the United States. Chaired by Dr. Srini Gangasani, chairman of the Georgia Medical Board, the committee will serve as a resource for evaluating current regulatory frameworks and proposing recommendations to ensure consistency, transparency, and efficiency in the medical licensing process.
Formed in 1982, AAPI estimates that Indian-origin physicians serve one in every seven patients in the US, caring for millions of patients every day, and notes several of its members have risen to high positions. The organization seeks to represent the more than 125,000 practicing physicians in the US who are of Indian origin.
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