AAPI Young Physicians Section

The 2009 Orlando Convention provided the opportunity to network with other young physicians across the country, meet MSRF members, and interact with accomplished AAPI members from all over the United States. This year, AAPI YPS focused on the business and political future of young physicians in today's changing political and economic climate. We hope to continue this theme this year by organizing practice management seminars across several major cities across the United States and bringing together YPS members across the country in preparation for the 2010 AAPI Convention in Washington, DC.

Our goals for the year:

• Make an impact: We are looking for politically minded YPS members to help get YPS Members active in the legislative arena and make our voices heard in DC. Please contact us if you have innovative ideas on how to make an impact in DC.
  
• Groom tomorrow's AAPI leaders and increase members: Local leaders who are interested in starting, reviving or developing their local chapters can contact the president-elect or vice-president. We hope to continue to get members in touch with others in their area who are interested in scheduling local events. Additionally, we hope to get your feedback on what you feel is important in a membership benefits package. And finally, we are planning to have a special leadership and networking event for local YPS leaders and YPS members active on the National AAPI level.
  
• Nurture local chapters and continue to serve as a networking outlet: Networking is a key function of our organization. Visit our Facebook page to connect with approximately 600 YPS members! We are also adding interactive and dynamic features to our national webpage (www.aapi-yps.com) to bring you the most up-to-date YPS information. We will continue local YPS events across the US to help members network and share ideas.
  
• Contribute to AAPI: YPS is fortunate to have members of a variety of specialties, backgrounds and interests. We have established a database of YPS members who are interested in speaking about their area of expertise whether it is the research, clinical, business, political, social or creative arena. This speaker's bureau will be an invaluable resource for national, regional and local conferences. Those who are interested in being part of this database should email Sanjay Gupta at sguptamd@yahoo.com.
  

Please feel free to contact any of our board members with ideas, suggestions and questions.