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2. 3 3. 4 4. 5 5. 6 (Answers on Page 28) 6. 7 7. 8 8. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. is dedicated to developing new treatment options for patients and their families living with mental illness www.sunovion.com is a registered trademark of Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. 2013 Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. All rights reserved. 05/13 SUN013-12 Please visit Sunovion in the exhibit hall 9. 10 (Answers on Page 28) 10. 11 11. Breadth. Value. Unimagined Opportunity. The Cardiac and Vascular Group (CVG) at Medtronic is strategically aligned to address todays changing healthcare environment. Beyond offering the industrys broadest portfolio of technologies, CVG delivers programs and services to drive economic value across the cardiac and vascular care continuum. medtronicCVG.comMedtronic, Inc. 2012 UC201300652 EN The Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular Group 12. 13 13. 15 14. 16 15. 17 16. Believe. Begin. Become. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AAPI has determined that based on the strength of AUAs curriculum, resources and faculty, as well as the success of its graduates, it is the rst and only international medical school worthy of this exclusive approval. AAPIspartneringwithAUAtoestablishtheAAPI and AUA College of Medicine Scholarship for StudentsofIndianDescentwas with an understanding of AUAs history of excellence and a rm belief in the institutions future. This scholarship has and will continue to provide a stellar education forstudentsofIndiandescentwhoaspiretobephysicians. AAPIapprovesAmerican UniversityofAntigua CollegeofMedicineas theleaderinInternational MedicalEducation. 17. 19 18. The AAPI/Henry Schein Medical Supply Program is designed to lower members medical supply costs, provide revenue generating programs and increase practice efficiencies. Lower Costs: By combining Henry Scheins industry leading distribution services, best in class GPO contracting services and AAPI specific product contracts, members will receive better pricing than an individual member could capture on its own. Revenue Generation: Through new and developing point of care testing procedures, equipment, and laboratory specialists, and expert representatives, Henry Schein can introduce new ways to generate practice revenue. Practice Efficiency: Streamline your practice with next day service, the highest industry fill rates and supply chain/invoicing/receiving efficiencies resulting in backend cost reductions. Henry Schein and assigned sales/service consultants will work with each AAPI member to clearly understand their short- and long-term service requirements, goals, and objectives. All levels of Henry Schein Leadership and Service Groups will be strategically aligned to provide best-in-class service to the AAPI program and its members. For a complimentary consultation, visit www.henryschein.com/aapi or call 1-(800)-909-8151 8am9pm (et) Exclusive Medical Supply Program for AAPI Members 19. 21 20. American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Legislative Day September 18th, 2013 AAPIs Womens Conference with Independence Day Parade New York City - August 18th ,2013 21. 23 22. 24 23. 25 Thursday January 2, 2014 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Overseas Guests Welcome Reception Marriott Hotel, Ahmedabad Hosted by Dr.Jayesh Shah, President AAPI & Chair GHS 2014 VIP Guest of Honor: Honable Minister for Health, Gujarat State Key Note Address: Trauma & Brain Injury Challenges for India; Dr.Raj Narayan Moderator: Mr. Anwar Feroz Friday January 3, 2014 7:00 am - 8:00 am AAPI Global Leadership Council (Invited Guests) 8:00 am - 10:30 am Parallel Sessions Session One - Update on Medicine 8:00 am - 8:50 am Diabetes: Guidelines for Management of Type 2 Diabetes 8:50 am 9:40 am COPD / Lung Health: Guidelines for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in India 9:40 am 10:30 am Allergy / Asthma: Guidelines for Management of Asthma at Primary and Secondary Levels of Health Care in India Session Two Update on Surgery 8:00 am 8:50 am Ob. Gyn: National Guidelines for Accreditation, Supervision and Regulation of ART ( Advanced Reproductive Intervention) Clinics in India 8:50 am 9:40 am Advances in Robotic Surgery 9: 40 am - 10:30 am Advances in Cardiac Surgery Session Three Clinical & Training Workshops 8:00 am - 10:30 am Advances in Resuscitation Science workshop 7:30 am - 11:00 am AHA BLS & ACLS Course 8:00 am - 10:30 am Research & Clinical Trials: - Guidance for International Collaboration For Research in Biomedical Sciences - Na- tional Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Therapy 10:30 am - 11:00 am Break 11:00 am - 1:00 pm General Session 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Key Note Address - VIP: Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam , Former President of India Opening Speech Dr. Jayesh Shah, President AAPI & Chair GHS 2014 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AAPI GHS 2014 Area of Focus & Follow up Delivering on enhancing Clinical Prac- tice Guidelines for India (Dr. J.Shah, President AAPI, Dr. Verumuri Murthy, & Chairs for Guideline Development COPD, Asthma, Diabetes) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Parallel Sessions: 1. AHA BLS & ACLS Workshop Continues 2. Wound Management & New Modalities Dr. Ravi Patel & Dr. Jayesh Shah 3. ECFMG 4. Updates in Medicine Geriatrics & Oncology: - National Program for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) 5. Updates in Surgery Endoscopy Advances in Bariatric & Laparoscopic Techniques 6. Medical Curriculum in India (Panelist MCI, Deans of Medical Colleges & AHA Faculty) 24. 26 Friday January 3, 2014 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Inauguration Ceremony Inaugural Address: Chief Guest: Honable Chief Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Welcome Address: Dr. Jayesh Shah, President AAPI Saturday January 4, 2014 8:00 am - 9:00 am General Session Global Leadership Council Commitment to Collaboration Affordable & Accessible Quality Healthcare for India (Presidents: AAPI, IMA, BAPIO, CAPIH, IAPA and participating Associations) Honable Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Parallel Session 1. 1. Head & Neck - Dr. Jatin Shah 2. GI Dr. Prateek Sharma 3. ACLS & BLS Workshop Continues 4. Update in Medicine Public Health, National Health Policy & District Plans 5. HIT Application of Technology to improve patient care Dr. Anuj Bhargava 6. Emergency care in India and Gujarat ( AHA president, DGI, MOH) 7:30 am - 12:00 pm AHA BLS & ACLS Workshop Continues 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Enhancing & Accelerating Implementation Medical Alumni, Medical Colleges, Public & Private entities collaboration 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AHA BLS & ACLS workshop continues Head & Neck workshop continues Updates in Medicine Nephrology & Renal Transplant - Maternal & Child Health, Mental Health, Education - Individual Philanthropy Poster presentation 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Closing Ceremony Dinner & Cultural Program VIP Chief Guest Honable Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Shri Vayalar Ravi & Dr. Jayesh Shah, President AAPI (USA) 25. 27 AAPI / BAPIO Family CME Cruise - Mediterranean July 12- July 19, 2013 Combined AAPI - CAPI (Canadian Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Strategic Planning Meeting & Conference August 2-5, 2013 Fort Garry Hotel & Conference Centre Winnepeg, Manitoba AAPIs Womens Conference with Independence Day Parade New York City August 18,2013 AAPI Legislative Day Sept 18, 2013 AAPI Fall Governing Body Meeting Dayton/Cincinnati, Ohio Sept 27-28, 2013 Co-ordinator: Dr. Sateesh Kathula Pre Global Healthcare Summit (Glimpses of Gujarat) CME Tour India Dec 24 2013 - Dec 28, 2013 AAPI Pre Summit New Year Hungama Tour and New Year Celebrations Rann-UTSAV (White Rann) Dec 29, 2013 - Jan 2, 2014 AAPI Global Healthcare Summit - Ahmedabad, India Gujarat Convention Center January 3-5, 2014 AAPI - AMA Advocacy Conference,Washington, DC March 17, 2014 AAPI Spring Governing Body Meeting Atlanta, Georgia April 18-20, 2014 Contact: Piyush Patel, MD 32nd Annual AAPI Convention - San Antonio, TX June 25th - June 29th, 2014 26. 28 27. Great Alliances Help Innovation Blossom Every day, physicians of Indian origin bring innovation to the US healthcare system. You harness the power of Unity in diversity, a hallmark of your national heritage, to the changing demographics of our society. You recognize that diversity makes us stronger and creates opportunity for new ideas. Boehringer Ingelheim shares this vision and is proud to collaborate with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. Taking the time to grow innovation, together Visit us online at us.boehringer-ingelheim.com 28. 32 Conveners & Chairs message Dear A.A.P.I. Members, We are very grateful that you have joined us for the 25th Silver Jubilee of A.A.P.I. and G.A.P.I. charitable event. With your immense support we will be able to continue providing free services to our 14 Clinics in India as well as support the free clinic at Global Mall, Atlanta. In addition, we are now providing a screening project for Coronary Artery Calcium Score which rules out risk for heart attack. The first 100 eligible patients will receive free screening testing. For more information please contact: Georgia Clinic, PC 6330 Primrose Hill Ct, Norcross, GA 30092 Tel: (770) 903-0138 / (770) 903-0144 Contact Person: Dr Naresh Parikh/ Hetal Parmar/Nita Lotankar We appreciate your continuous support and wish you an evening filled with fun and enjoyment. Sincerely, Convener, S.E.L. Concert G.A.P.I. Chair, S.E.L. Concert G.A.P.I. Naresh Parikh, MD P.K.Natrajan, MD Editor of Souvenir Book Gulshan Harjee, MD 29. 42 30. 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