SAN ANTONIO: One of the largest ethnic organisations in the U.S. representing about 100,000 Indian doctors settled here is focusing on enhancing collaboration among physicians of Indian Origin across the world and India.

The India focus of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) was highlighted as the mantle of leadership passed on to its new president Dr.Ravi Jahagirdar at their annual convention here that was attended by India's new health minister, Harsh Vardhan.

Jahagirdar was administered the oath of office by outgoing president Dr. Jayesh Shah during the presidential gala here Saturday at the just concluded 32nd annual convention of AAPI attended by nearly 2,000 delegates from across the U.S.

Harsh Vardhan flew in from New Delhi to be part of the five day AAPI convention at the Grand Hyatt Henry Gonzalez Convention Centre in San Antonio, Texas, one of the fastest growing and the 7th largest city in the U.S.

In his first presidential address, Jahagirdar said his vision for AAPI representing over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin in the U.S. focuses on five vital areas: Education, Community/Charitable service, Member Support Programmes, Mentorship and the Mantle and Legislative Action.

"When I look back at the entire year, four words come to my mind - People, Pride, Passion and Promise for the future- our theme for this convention representing San Antonio's quatrefoil symbol," said Shah summarising his year of presidency.

Anwar Feroz, honorary advisor of AAPI, moderating the Town Hall meeting focused on 'Enhancing Collaboration between Physicians of Indian Origin Across the World and India', updated the audience on Swasth India Portal, which was officially launched by Harsh Vardhan.
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