MAPI
The Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (MAPI) was founded in 1976 by a small group of gallant physicians of Indian origin. These founders defined and structured this organization as the first to support the international medical graduates of Indian origin. MAPI soon evolved into a larger entity as additional Indian physicians dedicated their time to the worthy causes of MAPI. In 1982, MAPI gave birth to a larger umbrella organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), a national professional organization.
MAPI focuses primarily on issues surrounding practice of medicine by its members. It conducts educational activities through various professional channels and Continuing Medical Education (CME) meetings. Past speakers have included renowned physicians and high-ranking officers of various national medical associations, political leaders, and financial executives.
MAPI officers and members have voiced their opinions at both state and national levels. In addition, they have participated in medical associations throughout county and state levels in Michigan as well as at the national level in Washington D.C. Its members have consistently exhibited their abilities and reliance in various organizations including MAPI, AAPI, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), and the American Medical Association (AMA).
I feel extremely privileged to assume the role of President of the Michigan Association of Physician of Indian Heritage. I am extremely grateful to all those who nurtured this organization to present level including past presidents and support staff and feel honored to continue the tradition. I derive inspiration by their commitment to MAPI and all of their achievements. Of course, this ongoing development and progress is not possible without a very supportive team and I feel honored to be joined by a very efficient Executive Committee and board members. We have an extremely busy year in front of us with very detailed agenda but it is my firm belief that MAPI will continue to purse path of success and play a very active role in healthcare map of Michigan.
My name is Shubha Kolachalam and my husband’s name is Dr.Ram Kolachalam who is a General Surgeon at Ascension Providence Southfield and Novi, St.Mary’s Hospital Livonia. I am on Foundation board of St. John Providence, I have been on the Bharatiya Temple planning board previously. I have also served on the board of Lotus Bank as its Director. Currently I am a Manager at Dr.RBKolachalam MDPC. We have two daughters and we have lived in MI now for twenty five years.