UNITED STATES: Physician burnout has become an epidemic in the U.S. healthcare system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week. In an effort to provide education and help reduce burnout while offering insights into effective leadership strategies, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) organized a Leadership Conference for AAPI leaders at the Indian Consulate in New York on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
The theme for the Leadership Conference organized by AAPI was “Leading From The Inside Out,” which was attended by dozens of AAPI members from across the nation. Experts from Brahma Kumaris and Point of Life Foundation presented insightful workshops for the members of AAPI. The workshop was intended to provide healthcare workers with practical self-care tools for health and wellness and help build a simple daily meditation practice.
Dr. Anjana Samadder, in her welcome address, said, “Welcome to the first-ever Leadership Conference by AAPI after the Covid pandemic that impacted our lives in so many ways. This Conference led by Brahma Kumaris and the Point of Life Foundation has been designed to help AAPI leaders develop deeper clarity about the nature, scope, and need for and ways to care for us, who are deeply impacted by the pandemic and the daily stressors of caring for our patients. The workshops today encompass a wide range of skills that not only reflect one’s ability to process emotions but even more importantly, their ability to communicate with, manage, and be true leaders in the modern world.“
Consul General of India, Shri Randhir Jaiswal, praised the achievements and contributions of Indian American physicians in his brief remarks. He highlighted the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, DC, and thanked AAPI members for coming out in large numbers to be part of the event. Calling the Indian American Physicians the “real heroes,” Ambassador Jaiswal said, “You are the real heroes who have risked your lives and have been out to assist others. What is unique about AAPI is that you bring a global perspective to defeat the virus and serve the people. We are proud of your achievements, serving the people all across the United States.”
The AAPI Leadership Conference was sponsored by MOCAAPI, Suresh Nachani, Real Assets, Dr. Nand Panwani, Polina Tours, ABC Billing, Dr. Lokesh Edara, and Dr. Anajana Samadder.
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