Indian American Doctors Mark 250th US Anniversary at Tampa Event

Indian American physicians gathered at the 2026 American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) convention in Tampa, Florida, to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event highlighted achievements in medicine and community service.

During the convention, AAPI launched a global health alliance in partnership with the Reliance Foundation. The initiative aims to expand healthcare access and collaboration between the United States and India.

Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was honored for her humanitarian contributions. The recognition underscored her work in education, sports, and healthcare through the foundation.

The convention also celebrated the contributions of Indian American doctors to the U.S. healthcare system over the past 250 years. Attendees reflected on the community's growth and its role in advancing medical science.

AAPI officials described the event as a milestone for the organization, which represents over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin in the United States. The alliance with Reliance Foundation is expected to foster cross-border health projects.