Bhubaneswar: The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) will host the Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) 2026 in Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar from January 9 to 11, 2026, bringing together eminent physicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, and innovators from India and the United States. This was informed by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, MD, President, AAPI Chairman, AAPI GHS, and Dr. Atasu Nayak, MD, President, Odisha Physicians of America in a press conference here in Bhubaneswar.
The summit underscores AAPI’s continued mission to advance global health, strengthen India–U.S. healthcare collaborations, and promote excellence in medical education, research, and clinical care.
Focus on Technology, Innovation, and Global Health Capacity Building
AAPI GHS 2026 will be organised around a forward-looking theme centered on Technology, Innovation, and Global Health Capacity Building. The comprehensive academic agenda will feature cutting-edge Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, AI-driven clinical insights, advanced surgical demonstrations, hands-on workshops, public health initiatives, and dedicated platforms for medical students and residents.
Key Scientific and Academic Highlights
Major highlights of the summit include state-of-the-art robotic surgery presentations, a high-impact plenary session on the role of Artificial Intelligence in global medical practice, and emergency and resuscitation workshops using advanced SimMan3G+ simulation technology.
Specialty-focused forums will cover critical areas such as Diabetes and Obesity, Tuberculosis, Critical Care Medicine, and Metabolic Syndrome. In line with its commitment to holistic and evidence-based healthcare, the summit will also feature dedicated tracks on Ayurveda, Integrative Medicine, Yoga, and Meditation.
Strong Focus on Public Health and Community Outreach
Extending its impact beyond academic discourse, AAPI GHS 2026 will place strong emphasis on community health initiatives. These include a Mass Hands-Only CPR Program, aiming to train 1,200–1,500 participants, HPV Awareness and Vaccination Drives, and the AAPI Stem Cell Registry Drive.
The summit will also host a special CME on “Women in Healthcare: Challenges”, highlighting leadership development, professional growth, and gender equity in medicine.
Key Themes of AAPI GHS 2026 include Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgical Innovation; Emergency & Critical Care Advancement; Lifestyle & Integrative Medicine; Chronic Disease Prevention & Management; Public Health Initiatives (CPR, HPV, Stem Cell Registry); Medical Student & Resident Capacity Building and Women in Healthcare Leadership.
AAPI has invited delegates from across the globe to participate in this landmark gathering and contribute to shaping the future of global healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.
