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AAPI chief says Indian doctors power US healthcare
Dr. Meher Medavaram highlighted Indian American physicians' role in US healthcare and bilateral relations.
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Ishani Duttagupta - Mon, 27, Jul 2026
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Dr. Meher Medavaram with other AAPI members at the event / Courtesy photo
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) played a prominent role at ‘America’s 250th: An Indian American Commemoration’, a bipartisan gathering held at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, on July 25 that brought together thousands of Indian Americans.
Hosted by a coalition of major civic organizations, the event highlighted shared values of democracy, freedom, and opportunity while showcasing the growing impact of Indian Americans across public service, business, technology, and healthcare. For AAPI, the celebration offered a powerful platform to reflect on the organization’s legacy and reaffirm its commitment to strengthening the nation's healthcare system.
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Representing AAPI at the national commemoration, president Dr. Meher Medavaram delivered one of the evening's resonant speeches, positioning Indian American physicians not merely as contributors to American healthcare, but as a vital bridge between two great democracies.
“Looking out at this room, I do not just see distinct organizations—I see the collective engine of the Indian American diaspora,” Dr. Medavaram said, acknowledging the broad spectrum of leadership in attendance.
She went on to underscore the extraordinary role of Indian American physicians in shaping the nation’s medical landscape. Today, an estimated 100,000 Indian American physicians serve across the United States, accounting for nearly 20 percent of the foreign-born doctor workforce. Their influence spans world-class research institutions, major urban hospitals, and underserved rural clinics.
“Indian American physicians do not just fill vacancies; they form the indispensable backbone of American healthcare,” she noted. “From research labs to rural clinics, our physicians stabilize communities and transform our cultural values into deeply compassionate patient care.”
Dr. Medavaram emphasized that AAPI’s mission extends far beyond clinical practice. By advocating for healthcare equity, sensible immigration reform, and medical research funding, the organization actively shapes public policy.
“When we advocate on Capitol Hill, we are fighting for the legal, social, and economic frameworks that all our organizations champion every single day,” she concluded. “Our coalition must be an alliance of hope, healing, and unified action.”
Other distinguished speakers included US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Suhas Subramanyam, President-Elect of AAPI, Dr Krishan Kumar, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and Grammy Award winner Falguni Shah. Organizers described the celebration as a reflection of the growing influence of Indian Americans across healthcare, education, business, technology, and civic life.
Ramesh V. Kapur, co-chair of the America 250 Indian American Commemorative Celebration, captured the spirit of unity that defined the evening: “This is an opportunity for our community to come together—not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans.”
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam praised the initiative, noting: “Our democracy was founded on people rising up and standing up for their values, and we will continue to promote and protect this democracy.”
The gala’s “250 Seconds of Gratitude” segment honoured veterans, first responders, educators, healthcare workers, and volunteers—reinforcing AAPI’s longstanding commitment to service.
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