Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of AAPI Wants to “Foster Unity Within AAPI Through My Unwavering Commitment to People, Optimism, and Integrity,”

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“I aim to foster unity within AAPI through my unwavering commitment to people, optimism, and integrity,” says Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), who assumed charge of this 43 years-old, the largest ethnic medical association in the United States. “My vision for AAPI centers on professionalization of the organization and advocacy for critical issues affecting physicians and patients alike, including addressing the physician shortage and regulatory burdens,”

In an official communication sent out to the members of the AAPI’s General Boy, Dr. Kathula stated: “According to the current bylaws (Article VI) the current Executive Committee (EC) term is one year which ended on July 8, 2024. The new Executive Committee’s term started on July 9, 2024.”

KATHULA 3Dr. Kathula, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist from Dayton, Ohio, practicing Medicine for over two decades, said: “I also want to take this opportunity to thank past leadership, along with the executive committee, Board of Trustees, and chairs of all standing committees, for their year of dedicated service. Let us continue to support each other, innovate, and strive for excellence. The challenges we overcome today will pave the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”

Dr. Kathula has served AAPI in various capacities. He was the Regional Director, a member of the Board of Trustees. He was elected overwhelmingly by AAPI members as the national Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President of AAPI, and has served as the President-Elect of AAPI during the year 2023-34. In his inaugural note, Dr. Kathula assured all AAPI members and all physicians of Indian origin that “I will sincerely work for the betterment of our beloved organization, AAPI.”

Dr KathulaDr. Kathula says, “My priority is to engage the second-generation physicians and fostering mentorship to ensure AAPI’s continued relevance and vitality.” As the leader of AAPI, who will be entrusted with the task of leading AAPI for the next one year, Dr. Kathula says, “My goals for AAPI have been very clear. I want to focus on education, communication, and legislation, involving the younger generation. Increasing the membership, creating benefits for members, and making AAPI financially stronger are some of my objectives. I will work hand in hand with the entire executive committee, and board of trustees, to make AAPI stronger and more viable.”

Dr. Kathula has clearly laid out his vision for AAPI on his personal website:

  • Promote AAPI’s mission of education, excellence in patient care, research, and professionalism.
  • Increase membership of AAPI and enhance membership benefits. Engage the younger generation more.
  • Collaborate with major physician organizations in the US.
  • Fast-tracking of Green Cards process for Physicians
  • Leverage the strength of 120,000 Indian American Doctors through Legislative endeavors.

Dr Kathula 3Dr. Kathula has served as the President and founding member of the Association of Indian Physicians from Ohio, President of the Miami Valley Association of Physicians of Indian Origin as well as the President of the ATMGUSA (Association of Telugu Medical Graduates in USA). In addition, he has worked with the Ohio State Medical Association on various issues. He has been actively involved in community service locally, nationally, and internationally for the last two decades. He was awarded ‘Man of the Year – 2018’ by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Entrusted with the task of leading AAPI for 2024-25, Dr. Kathula says, “My goals for AAPI have been very clear. I want to focus on education, communication, and legislation, involving the younger generation. Growing the membership, creating benefits for members, and making AAPI financially stronger are some of my objectives. I will work hand in hand with the entire executive committee and board of trustees to make AAPI stronger and more viable.”

“AAPI represents over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin—a distinction I will humbly uphold as the organization’s president,” Dr. Kathula states. “I attribute this honor to the diligent efforts of my predecessors who all have cultivated AAPI into a preeminent Indian American institution over its 43-year legacy. Drawing from my leadership experience in various non-profit organizations, despite our members’ diverse backgrounds, I want to emphasize our shared goals to foster cohesion within AAPI,” Dr. Kathula says, adding emphatically, “With unity, I believe we can surmount any challenge and achieve our collective aspirations.”

Since its inception in 1982, AAPI has been at the forefront, representing a conglomeration of practicing of Indian origin physicians in the United States, seeking to be the united voice for the physicians of Indian origin. Dr. Satheesh Kathula says, “We will continue the noble mission and strengthen our efforts to make AAPI reach greater heights”.

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