“I’m expecting more and more growth with more Indian doctors migrating to this area and we are now encouraging medical students to join to expand and integrate the newer generation.”
– Dr. Prakash Reddy, President of BIMDA 2011
THE NEXT GENERATION
The future of BIMDA appears bright, with young doctors coming on board, some of whom are second generation in the group, such as prosthodontist Dr. Sundeep Rawal, who recently joined the practice of his father Raj Rawal. “He’s been involved with BIMDA for many years. I can
remember attending events when I was in high school. BIMDA is a fantastic organization in many facets of community service and health care needs. It’s always been a very active way to be involved and give back to the community,” says Dr. Rawal. “And, as a young doctor in this area, it’s good to come in and meet with people of all different specialties.” Dermatologist Anita Saluja joined BIMDA when she
first moved to Brevard in 2001. “Initially, I hardly knew anyone in the area. I thought
being a BIMDA member would be a great way to meet other doctors, network, socialize and get mentorship, and it was. Through the years, the medical education programs have been interesting – it’s always a good thing to learn from and interact with peers. More recently, I’ve learned more about BIMDA’s local charity efforts,” she says. “This is our second generation,” says Dr. Aggarwal,
who regularly travels to India to help establish clinics and hospitals for the poor. “They have seen us do all this charity work so when they became doctors, they want to continue the experience. It’s amazing. We started out with 10 or 15 people and now we’re 180 strong and including doctors of all nationalities. We have become a very cohesive group.” Dr. Reddy also sees a bright future for BIMDA. “I’m expecting more and more growth with more Indian doctors migrating to this area and we are now encouraging medical students to join to expand and integrate the newer generation,” he says.
| 18 | SPACECOAST LIVING HEALTH
SUPPORT FROM LOCAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS BIMDA is a key player in the local health care
landscape, as evidenced by statements from leaders of local hospital groups. “BIMDA is one of the most dedicated medical associations I have worked with in my career,” says Steve Patonai, CEO of Wuesthoff Health System. “Their membership has a very positive impact on the overall health of Brevard County and we are proud to support their efforts.” “BIMDA is truly an outstanding organization that has
a rich history in creating meaningful partnerships that benefit the entire Brevard community. We are extremely proud of our long-term association,” says Larry Garrison, executive vice president /COO of Health First. Parrish Medical Center president and CEO George
Mikitarian agrees: “We have a long and proud history as a BIMDA supporter, which stems from our mutual beliefs in bringing diverse people and organizations together for the purpose of healing individuals, families and communities. The collective dedication among BIMDA members and supporters to promoting the sciences, medical and cultural education, and to charitable giving are making meaningful differences in the health and well being of citizens within our local communities and communities around the world.
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High-Tech Volunteers, Naren Shah, Retired Executive with SCORE and Manhar Shah, Ph.D.
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