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The 36th annual meeting of the Indian Medical Association of New England was held on November 22nd at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel in Boston. IMANE, which is one of the oldest physician organizations of Indian-Americans, is currently headed by Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi, a surgeon specializing in Bariatric surgery.

Dr. Kapasi opened the meeting with a speech and the diya lighting ceremony. She invited each of the past 20 presidents of IMANE as well as other dignitaries individually to the stage to honor them in the lamp-lighting ceremony.

Several leading physicians spoke at the event, among them Dr. Ravi Jahagirdar, president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, who spoke of the vision and goals of AAPI and its current and future projects including the upcoming Jan. 2-4 Global Health Summit in India; Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Shalender Bhasin addressed the gathering on men’s health issues; Dr. Sanjay Shetty of the Stewart ACO’s physician group also addressed the gathering.

Dr. Sudhir Parikh, publisher of News India Times and recipient of India’s Padma Shri award, was a guest speaker but could not attend due to a family emergency. He told News India Times IMANE was a great organization that had achieved much over the years. He also encouraged organizations like IMANE to join new initiatives being opened up by the Modi government. “I’m particularly heartened by “Swasth India” program which IMANE could support more vigorously.”

Swasth India makes it possible for Indian-American doctors to select the areas they wish to serve in India and get formal approval from Medical Council of India within 15 days. “This is also a great way to rally the philanthropic impulses of young Indian-American doctors,” Dr. Parikh added.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Raj K.Goyal, the Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and staff physician at Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System, and his wife Prem Goyal, donated an initial $25,000 from the Raj & Prem Goyal Foundation for a perpetual “Distinguished Medical Achievement Award,” following Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi’s appeal to members.

Dr. Kapasi is expected to set up a committee to award the grant annually. This award is separate from the existing Distinguished Physician Award which was awarded this year to Dr. Baltej Maini, a vascular surgeon, president of Maini Consulting Group.

The Community Service Award was given to Dr. Kunwar Singh for his “missionary zeal and dedication” to IMANE’s service projects for more than a decade, a release from IMANE said. Dr. Manorama Mathur, chair, IMANE Board of Trustees, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Kanu Patel and the emcees for the evening Dr. Paul Mathew and Dr. Sapna Aggarwal received the President’s Award.

Dr. Onaly Kapasi donated the money from the sale of his poetry book “MIND’s Eye” to IMANE Health Fair and the AAPI Charitable Foundation.

Dr. Seema Arora takes over at IMANE’s president starting Jan. 1. Members of the new Executive Committee include Dr. Sapna Aggarwal as president-elect, Dr. Sameer Kapasi as secretary, Dr. Subha Thiagrajan as treasurer, Drs. Paul Mathew and Devila Shah as members-at-large, Drs. Salil Midha, Geeta Trivedi, Teju Shah, Promod Shah and Vikas Desai as trustees .

The Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) elected a new executive committee, a new board of trustees and a new president, Dr. Seema Arora. The new committee and the board assume office on Jan. 1, 2015. Dr. Arora replaces Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi as its president.

Here are the members of the new executive committee of IMANE:

President: Dr. Seema Arora

President-Elect: Dr. Sapna Aggrawal

Past President: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi

Secretory: Dr. Samir Kapasi 

Treasurer: Dr. Subha Thiagarajan 

Members at Large: Dr. Devila Shah, Dr. Smita Patel, Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Rajiv Nanda

Here are members of the new board of trustees:

Chairperson: Dr. Geeta Trivedi

Treasurer: Dr Tejaswini Shah 

Members: Dr. Salil Midha, Dr Pramod Shah, and Dr.Vikas Desai.

Chairman of Nominating Committee: Dr. Mohani Malhotra

AAPI Region 7 Representative: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi.

"It is an honor for me to serve as chair of board of trustees of IMANE in 2015," said Dr. Trivedi. "I am looking forward to working with the new executive committee to fulfill the mission of community service and community outreach. I am also deeply committed to working towards financial stability of IMANE so that we can continue to generate funds for educational and community events now and in future."

Dr. Arora said the team work is the key to success and that she is looking forward to having a great year for IMANE in 2015.

"Every President contributes to the organization through their unique strengths. I hope to utilize my strengths of community outreach, networking, teamwork and coordinating cultural shows to increase membership, raise funds and to continue our mission of community service, medical education and mentorship for young physicians," said Dr. Arora. 

During its 36th annual meeting, which was held at Cambridge Marriott hotel in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, Nov. 23, IMANE also honored some of its members and distinguished physicians:

Distinguished Physician: Dr. Baltej Maini

Community Service Award: Dr. Kunwar Singh

IMANE Ambassador Award: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal

President's Awards: Dr. Manorma Mathur, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Kanu Patel.

IMANE Elects New Executive Committee and Board of Trustees

CAMBRIDGE, MAundefinedThe Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) elected a new executive committee, a new board of trustees and a new president, Dr. Seema Arora. The new committee and the board assume office on Jan. 1, 2015. Dr. Arora replaces Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi as its president. Here are the members of the new executive committee of IMANE: President: Dr. Seema Arora President-Elect: Dr. Sapna Aggrawal Past President: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi Secretory: Dr. Samir Kapasi  Treasurer: Dr. Subha Thiagarajan  Members at Large: Dr. Devila Shah, Dr. Smita Patel, Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Rajiv Nanda Here are members of the new board of trustees: Chairperson: Dr. Geeta Trivedi Treasurer: Dr Tejaswini Shah  Members: Dr. Salil Midha, Dr Pramod Shah, and Dr.Vikas Desai. Chairman of Nominating Committee: Dr. Mohani Malhotra AAPI Region 7 Representative: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi. "It is an honor for me to serve as chair of board of trustees of IMANE in 2015," said Dr. Trivedi. "I am looking forward to working with the new executive committee to fulfill the mission of community service and community outreach. I am also deeply committed to working towards financial stability of IMANE so that we can continue to generate funds for educational and community events now and in future." Dr. Arora said the team work is the key to success and that she is looking forward to having a great year for IMANE in 2015. "Every President contributes to the organization through their unique strengths. I hope to utilize my strengths of community outreach, networking, teamwork and coordinating cultural shows to increase membership, raise funds and to continue our mission of community service, medical education and mentorship for young physicians," said Dr. Arora.  During its 36th annual meeting, which was held at Cambridge Marriott hotel in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, Nov. 23, IMANE also honored some of its members and distinguished physicians: Distinguished Physician: Dr. Baltej Maini Community Service Award: Dr. Kunwar Singh IMANE Ambassador Award: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal President's Awards: Dr. Manorma Mathur, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Kanu Patel.

IMANE Elects New Executive Committee and Board of Trustees

CAMBRIDGE, MAundefinedThe Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) elected a new executive committee, a new board of trustees and a new president, Dr. Seema Arora. The new committee and the board assume office on Jan. 1, 2015. Dr. Arora replaces Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi as its president. Here are the members of the new executive committee of IMANE: President: Dr. Seema Arora President-Elect: Dr. Sapna Aggrawal Past President: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi Secretory: Dr. Samir Kapasi  Treasurer: Dr. Subha Thiagarajan  Members at Large: Dr. Devila Shah, Dr. Smita Patel, Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Rajiv Nanda Here are members of the new board of trustees: Chairperson: Dr. Geeta Trivedi Treasurer: Dr Tejaswini Shah  Members: Dr. Salil Midha, Dr Pramod Shah, and Dr.Vikas Desai. Chairman of Nominating Committee: Dr. Mohani Malhotra AAPI Region 7 Representative: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi. "It is an honor for me to serve as chair of board of trustees of IMANE in 2015," said Dr. Trivedi. "I am looking forward to working with the new executive committee to fulfill the mission of community service and community outreach. I am also deeply committed to working towards financial stability of IMANE so that we can continue to generate funds for educational and community events now and in future." Dr. Arora said the team work is the key to success and that she is looking forward to having a great year for IMANE in 2015. "Every President contributes to the organization through their unique strengths. I hope to utilize my strengths of community outreach, networking, teamwork and coordinating cultural shows to increase membership, raise funds and to continue our mission of community service, medical education and mentorship for young physicians," said Dr. Arora.  During its 36th annual meeting, which was held at Cambridge Marriott hotel in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, Nov. 23, IMANE also honored some of its members and distinguished physicians: Distinguished Physician: Dr. Baltej Maini Community Service Award: Dr. Kunwar Singh IMANE Ambassador Award: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal President's Awards: Dr. Manorma Mathur, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Kanu Patel.

IMANE Elects New Executive Committee and Board of Trustees

CAMBRIDGE, MAundefinedThe Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) elected a new executive committee, a new board of trustees and a new president, Dr. Seema Arora. The new committee and the board assume office on Jan. 1, 2015. Dr. Arora replaces Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi as its president. Here are the members of the new executive committee of IMANE: President: Dr. Seema Arora President-Elect: Dr. Sapna Aggrawal Past President: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi Secretory: Dr. Samir Kapasi  Treasurer: Dr. Subha Thiagarajan  Members at Large: Dr. Devila Shah, Dr. Smita Patel, Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Rajiv Nanda Here are members of the new board of trustees: Chairperson: Dr. Geeta Trivedi Treasurer: Dr Tejaswini Shah  Members: Dr. Salil Midha, Dr Pramod Shah, and Dr.Vikas Desai. Chairman of Nominating Committee: Dr. Mohani Malhotra AAPI Region 7 Representative: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi. "It is an honor for me to serve as chair of board of trustees of IMANE in 2015," said Dr. Trivedi. "I am looking forward to working with the new executive committee to fulfill the mission of community service and community outreach. I am also deeply committed to working towards financial stability of IMANE so that we can continue to generate funds for educational and community events now and in future." Dr. Arora said the team work is the key to success and that she is looking forward to having a great year for IMANE in 2015. "Every President contributes to the organization through their unique strengths. I hope to utilize my strengths of community outreach, networking, teamwork and coordinating cultural shows to increase membership, raise funds and to continue our mission of community service, medical education and mentorship for young physicians," said Dr. Arora.  During its 36th annual meeting, which was held at Cambridge Marriott hotel in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, Nov. 23, IMANE also honored some of its members and distinguished physicians: Distinguished Physician: Dr. Baltej Maini Community Service Award: Dr. Kunwar Singh IMANE Ambassador Award: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal President's Awards: Dr. Manorma Mathur, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Kanu Patel.

IMANE Elects New Executive Committee and Board of Trustees

CAMBRIDGE, MAundefinedThe Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) elected a new executive committee, a new board of trustees and a new president, Dr. Seema Arora. The new committee and the board assume office on Jan. 1, 2015. Dr. Arora replaces Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi as its president. Here are the members of the new executive committee of IMANE: President: Dr. Seema Arora President-Elect: Dr. Sapna Aggrawal Past President: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi Secretory: Dr. Samir Kapasi  Treasurer: Dr. Subha Thiagarajan  Members at Large: Dr. Devila Shah, Dr. Smita Patel, Dr. Tapasya Srivastava, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Rajiv Nanda Here are members of the new board of trustees: Chairperson: Dr. Geeta Trivedi Treasurer: Dr Tejaswini Shah  Members: Dr. Salil Midha, Dr Pramod Shah, and Dr.Vikas Desai. Chairman of Nominating Committee: Dr. Mohani Malhotra AAPI Region 7 Representative: Dr. Sajani Shah Kapasi. "It is an honor for me to serve as chair of board of trustees of IMANE in 2015," said Dr. Trivedi. "I am looking forward to working with the new executive committee to fulfill the mission of community service and community outreach. I am also deeply committed to working towards financial stability of IMANE so that we can continue to generate funds for educational and community events now and in future." Dr. Arora said the team work is the key to success and that she is looking forward to having a great year for IMANE in 2015. "Every President contributes to the organization through their unique strengths. I hope to utilize my strengths of community outreach, networking, teamwork and coordinating cultural shows to increase membership, raise funds and to continue our mission of community service, medical education and mentorship for young physicians," said Dr. Arora.  During its 36th annual meeting, which was held at Cambridge Marriott hotel in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, Nov. 23, IMANE also honored some of its members and distinguished physicians: Distinguished Physician: Dr. Baltej Maini Community Service Award: Dr. Kunwar Singh IMANE Ambassador Award: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal President's Awards: Dr. Manorma Mathur, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Dr. Paul Mathew, and Dr. Kanu Patel.

The Indian Medical Association of New England, held a very successful and rewarding 2014 Community Health fair on September 20, 2014 at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple (ISSO) in Lowell, Massachusetts.

To quote Gandhijee, "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony".

That is the harmony, I espouse and enjoy of our IMANE community - thank you all, for this high privilege of serving IMANE as its 2014 president.

The free event offered a great and much needed opportunity to a very large cross-section of our greater Boston Indian community to receive a general health checkup and specialty consultations at a single stop.

IMANE is proud to share information of the much needed healthcare evaluations and advice provided to greater than one hundred and twenty (120) participants and so many others who attended the event.

The screenings were provided by volunteers covering a large spectrum of medical specialties.

Each attendee was cordially invited and given a number by our volunteers prior to proceeding to the array of check up stations. Each station was well marked and appropriately flagged to maintain an order with the evaluation process. Each participant was given an evaluation form that was filled with relevant medical information at each station,

thereby providing the information to each participant.

Dental, cholesterol, diabetes, and vision screenings were all much appreciated by the attendees who lined the tables shuttling in an orderly manner between various stations at the spacious function hall that was provided for the fair.

The attendees benefited greatly from the general medical as well as specialty medical information and evaluations. The highlights for the attendees were the cholesterol, HbA1c, and bone density stations that remained populated most of the evening.

The evaluations for the fair were selected in response to a demographic survey of the needs of our Indian population that included audiology testing, blood pressure evaluation, and body composition analysis.

Specialty tables where available for attendees who desired to speak individually, in privacy and confidence with our consultants on various cogent issues that included preventive health, heart disease, nutrition, and women's health/cancer issues.

Bone marrow drive volunteers were able to sign up potential bone marrow donors and also informed the participants of a great need for South Asians donors as they were underrepresented in the bone marrow database.

WE FULFILLED 

IMANE's MOST PARAMOUNT MISSION 

"SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY" 

SPONSORS THANK YOU  FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT

THANK YOU

·  This event was possible because of  the community spirit of volunteerism.

·  Shree Swaminarayan Temple  for offering a venue  

·  Subha Thiagarajan, M.D.-special credit for the coordination and co-chairing of the health fair.

We received tremendous thank you and established a feeling of belonging in our community