American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is a prominent professional organization that represents the interests of physicians of Indian heritage practicing in the United States. Established in 1982, AAPI has grown to become a vital and influential organization within the American healthcare community, advocating for physicians of Indian origin while also fostering a strong connection with medical and educational institutions in India. Below is a detailed overview of AAPI’s background, mission, and key contribution

Mission:
AAPI is a forum to facilitate and enable Indian American Physicians to excel in patient care, teaching and research and to pursue their aspirations in professional and community affairs.

Vision:
Promote professional solidarity in the pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Bring American medicine the distinctive contributions from India, and advance the American creed of one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Values::
• Respect for human dignity.
• Commitment to collegiality and ethical conduct
• Promote the professional advancement of colleagues
• Pursuit of Excellence
• Commitment to community service

Goals :
• Provide the best patient care with compassion.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Help patients to become fully informed and empowered partners.
• Maintain their professional pride in the practice of medicine
• Advocate for professional freedom.
• Advance their knowledge through CME.
• Pursue careers in academia, research and administrative cadres.
• Remain current and knowledgeable in contemporary and anticipated legislative and regulatory changes impacting on the practice of medicine.
• Assert equal protection in all their professional pursuits through collective advocacy
• Promote vibrancy of the AAPI by facilitating it to embrace change and teamwork, and subordinate personal interest in the pursuit of a shared vision.