GAPIO - Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Dear Doctor, Greetings from Medvarsity! We would like to introduce you to Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO). It is estimated that there are 1.2 million physicians of Indian origin working in India and most of the countries of the world. There are 125,500 physicians of Indian origin working in the English speaking Western world (USA, UK, Australia and Canada combined), with the major constituent being from USA and UK. Between 10-30% of the physicians working in USA, UK, Canada and Australia have their roots in India. There are also significant number of Indian physicians working in the Middle East, South East Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. This substantial workforce of physicians is a valuable resource, which can help to mobilize significant developments in the healthcare field globally. This strong diaspora of Indian doctors who are highly respected and powerful, need a common professional platform. There is a need for greater visibility and cohesion of these physicians. Their combined intellectual and technical strength can be a vital force in the development of the Indian healthcare sector and for improving patient’s lives for the benefit of people of India and the world. It is with these objectives that GAPIO has been formed. It is our privilege and immense pleasure to invite you to become members of GAPIO. Benefits of being a member of GAPIO: Connecting with physicians from across the globe with similar interests. Participation in research and community projects being undertaken by GAPIO. Opportunities to give back to the community. Leadership opportunities for members, so inclined and a chance to serve on GAPIO     Committees. Mentorship for young Indian doctors going to USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, Middle     East and Africa. Mentorship for young 2nd generation of Indian origin doctors coming to India from USA,     UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, and Africa for observer-ships. 50% discount on registration fee for GAPIO conventions. Access to online newsletter. Opportunities to network and interact with colleagues, make new connections, sign up for     events and keep up-to-date with whatever new is happening with this global group of     physicians through the GAPIO website. Recognition and awards by the fraternity for deserving young and established physicians     of Indian origin. A unified voice on healthcare and issues affecting physicians in general GAPIO recently held its 2nd Annual Conference on 4 - 5 January, 2012 at Hotel Taj Krishna in Hyderabad. The event saw many interesting lectures, panel discussions and working groups. Midterm conference of GAPIO shall be held on 20-21 July, 2012 at The Westin Hotel, Jersey City, NJ. USA. The 3rd GAPIO Annual Conference will be held from the 1 - 3 January 2013 at Cochin as part of the Global Health Summit. Membership of GAPIO is only by invitation and the lifetime Membership fee of GAPIO is Rs.2500/-. Please send the attached membership application to the address mentioned in the form. We look forward to having you as a member of GAPIO and to interacting with you in the coming months. We will continue to update you on the various initiatives and activities that GAPIO is planning and undertaking. visit www.gapio.in for any further information. Dr. A.K.Tandon, Group Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals Group, New Delhi, welcomes your valuable queries. For any further information contact him at: Dr. A.K. Tandon Group Medical Services Apollo Hospitals Group, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Sarita Vihar Mathura Road, New Delhi-110076 Mobile: 9958290554, Direct:01129873028. Email: dranil_t@apollohospitals.com Sincerely, Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao AVP, Medvarsity Online Ltd. Executive Committee of GAPIO: Dr. Prathap C Reddy, President, India Dr. Sanku Rao, Vice President, USA Dr. Ramesh Mehta, Secretary General, UK Dr. Nandakumar Jairam,Treasurer, India Dr. Anupam Sibal, Joint Secretary, India Dr. Ajit Sinha, Member, India Dr. G. Bodiwala, Member, UK Dr. G. Balreddy, Member, India Dr. Hemant Patel, Member, USA Dr. Milan Gupta, Member, Canada Dr. N. K. Ganguly, Member, India Dr. Om P Ganda, Member, USA Dr. Rajan Madhok Member, UK Dr. Ramakant Panda, Member, India Dr. Shailaja Chaturvedi, Member, Australia Dr. Sukumar Mukherjee, Member, India Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Member, USA