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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first person of Indian origin to lead AMA
Srinivas Mukkamala was elected President of the American Medical Association, the first person of Indian origin to lead the organisation in its 178-year history. "To call this moment humbling doesn't capture it," said Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist and the AMA's newly inaugurated 180th President. "It's moving. It's awe-inspiring," he said. For many in attendance at the AMA presidential inauguration in Chicago, that inspiration was reciprocal. Last November, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam revealed an 8-cm temporal lobe tumour on the left side of Mukkamala's brain. Three weeks after the startling discovery, the 53-year-old father of two underwent surgery, as per a statement by AMA. The removal of 90 per cent of the tumor was a best-case scenario for Mukkamala. During his decades working in organised medicine, Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients. His cancer battle reaffirmed the purpose of his position--to use his platform and lived experience to advocate for a better, more equitable US health system. Mukkamala went on to highlight that he, without question, benefited from the best possible treatment. But for many patients, the process of getting care comes with far more troubling questions than reassuring answers: whether insurance will cover a procedure, how much a medication costs, or how long they will wait to see a specialist for something as serious as a lump in their neck, as per the statement. "Our health system needs the input of many skilled physicians--physician leaders across every state and specialty--who are working together with incredible purpose and urgency," he said. "It needs the AMA more than ever, with leaders in our profession speaking with one firm and commanding voice." AMA House of Delegates' meeting ran from June 6- June 11, as per the statement. The AMA has adopted a new policy aimed at promoting public awareness and education about the differences between unhealthful, ultraprocessed foods and healthful foods, as well as the benefits of minimally processed and unprocessed foods. As part of this effort, the policy encourages the integration of nutrition education into all levels of medical education to empower physicians to best counsel patients on reducing unhealthful consumption of ultraprocessed foods. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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First Post
2 days ago
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- First Post
Srinivas Mukkamala: First Indian-origin person to head American Medical Association
During his decades working in organised medicine, Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients. His cancer battle reaffirmed the purpose of his position–to use his platform and lived experience to advocate for a better, more equitable US health system read more Srinivas Mukkamala was elected President of the American Medical Association, the first person of Indian origin to lead the organisation in its 178-year history. 'To call this moment humbling doesn't capture it,' said Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist and the AMA's newly inaugurated 180th President. 'It's moving. It's awe-inspiring,' he said. For many in attendance at the AMA presidential inauguration in Chicago, that inspiration was reciprocal. Last November, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam revealed an 8-cm temporal lobe tumour on the left side of Mukkamala's brain. Three weeks after the startling discovery, the 53-year-old father of two underwent surgery, as per a statement by AMA. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The removal of 90 per cent of the tumor was a best-case scenario for Mukkamala. During his decades working in organised medicine, Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients. His cancer battle reaffirmed the purpose of his position–to use his platform and lived experience to advocate for a better, more equitable US health system. Mukkamala went on to highlight that he, without question, benefited from the best possible treatment. But for many patients, the process of getting care comes with far more troubling questions than reassuring answers: whether insurance will cover a procedure, how much a medication costs, or how long they will wait to see a specialist for something as serious as a lump in their neck, as per the statement. 'Our health system needs the input of many skilled physicians–physician leaders across every state and specialty–who are working together with incredible purpose and urgency,' he said. 'It needs the AMA more than ever, with leaders in our profession speaking with one firm and commanding voice.' AMA House of Delegates' meeting ran from June 6- June 11, as per the statement. The AMA has adopted a new policy aimed at promoting public awareness and education about the differences between unhealthful, ultraprocessed foods and healthful foods, as well as the benefits of minimally processed and unprocessed foods. As part of this effort, the policy encourages the integration of nutrition education into all levels of medical education to empower physicians to best counsel patients on reducing unhealthful consumption of ultraprocessed foods. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff.)
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Srinivas Mukkamala Appointed As First Indian-Origin President Of American Medical Association
Last Updated: Mukkamala has long advocated within the AMA, leading the Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force and developing evidence-based policies to address the overdose crisis. Srinivas Mukkamala became the American Medical Association's president, marking a historic milestone as the organisation's first leader of Indian origin in its 178-year history. He is the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the influential organisation. Mukkamala's appointment follows just months after he had surgery to remove an 8-cm brain tumour. He recalled, 'As I lay in recovery from brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic, with tubes and wires monitoring my every movement, this night — this honour — this opportunity to improve health care seemed a very distant dream." Mukkamala emphasised the need for US healthcare reform, stating, 'There are tremendous gaps in our health care system that require our attention." 'That's why continuing to fight for adequate health coverage for our patients is so important… and why fighting for a sustainable, equitable health care model is so important," he added. Please join us in celebrating the inauguration of Bobby Mukkamala, MD, the 180th president of #OurAMA. Dr. Mukkamala is an accomplished otolaryngologist based in Flint, Michigan, with over two decades of dynamic leadership in organized medicine and public health. He is also the… — AMA (@AmerMedicalAssn) June 11, 2025 Mukkamala has long advocated within the AMA, leading the Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force and developing evidence-based policies to address the overdose crisis. Mukkamala completed his medical degree at the University of Michigan and residency at Loyola University in Chicago and returned to Flint to practise medicine alongside his wife, Nita Kulkarni, an obstetrician-gynaecologist. The couple have two sons, Nikhil, a biomedical engineer, and Deven, a PhD candidate in political science. As AMA president, Mukkamala spotlighted growing health disparities in cities like Flint, noting, 'Life expectancy in Flint is about 12 years shorter than its suburbs," he said, adding that he and his wife have witnessed those disparities firsthand through their work. As president, Mukkamala plans to continue advocating for accessible, affordable care and greater government investment in research and public health. 'Our patients deserve better. Our physicians deserve better. Our nation deserves better," he said. The AMA has introduced a policy to raise public awareness about the differences between unhealthy ultraprocessed foods and nutritious foods, highlighting the benefits of minimally processed and whole foods. The policy also advocates for incorporating nutrition education into medical training, enabling doctors to better advise patients on reducing consumption of unhealthy ultraprocessed foods. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 12, 2025, 07:39 IST
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Bobby Mukkamala Becomes 1st Indian-Origin American Medical Association Chief
Washington: Srinivas Mukkamala was elected President of the American Medical Association, the first person of Indian origin to lead the organisation in its 178-year history. "To call this moment humbling doesn't capture it," said Bobby Mukkamala, MD, an otolaryngologist and the AMA's newly inaugurated 180th President. "It's moving. It's awe-inspiring," he said. For many in attendance at the AMA presidential inauguration in Chicago, that inspiration was reciprocal. Last November, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam revealed an 8-cm temporal lobe tumour on the left side of Mr Mukkamala's brain. Three weeks after the startling discovery, the 53-year-old father of two underwent surgery, as per a statement by AMA. The removal of 90 per cent of the tumor was a best-case scenario for Mr Mukkamala. During his decades working in organised medicine, Mr Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients. His cancer battle reaffirmed the purpose of his position--to use his platform and lived experience to advocate for a better, more equitable US health system. Mr Mukkamala went on to highlight that he, without question, benefited from the best possible treatment. But for many patients, the process of getting care comes with far more troubling questions than reassuring answers: whether insurance will cover a procedure, how much a medication costs, or how long they will wait to see a specialist for something as serious as a lump in their neck, as per the statement. "Our health system needs the input of many skilled physicians--physician leaders across every state and specialty--who are working together with incredible purpose and urgency," he said. "It needs the AMA more than ever, with leaders in our profession speaking with one firm and commanding voice." AMA House of Delegates' meeting ran from June 6- June 11, as per the statement. The AMA has adopted a new policy aimed at promoting public awareness and education about the differences between unhealthful, ultraprocessed foods and healthful foods, as well as the benefits of minimally processed and unprocessed foods. As part of this effort, the policy encourages the integration of nutrition education into all levels of medical education to empower physicians to best counsel patients on reducing unhealthful consumption of ultraprocessed foods.
