The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)’s Global Health Summit (GHS) 2026 in Odisha, India, will provide a premier platform for advancing clinical excellence, strengthening global health partnerships, and expanding community‑focused initiatives across India.
Bringing together hundreds of physicians, medical educators, researchers, and public health leaders from the United States and India, GHS 2026 will be held Jan. 9–11, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in collaboration with the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), KIIT University, and leading healthcare institutions across the nation.
AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty emphasized the significance of the upcoming summit, stating, “GHS 2026 will showcase the very best of Indo‑U.S. medical collaboration. Our goal is to share knowledge, build capacity, and create sustainable health solutions that benefit communities across India. GHS 2026 is an invitation—to learn, to collaborate, and to lead. Together, we will shape a healthier future for India and the world.”
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The 2026 Summit will feature a robust lineup of CME sessions, hands‑on workshops, global health panels, surgical demonstrations, community outreach programs, and youth engagement activities, according to an AAPI release. Events will be hosted across KIMS, Mayfair Lagoon, and Swosti Premium, offering participants a dynamic and immersive learning environment.
Highlights:
Scientific CME sessions covering critical topics such as metabolic syndrome, hemoglobinopathies, cervical cancer, mental health, and healthcare advocacy.
AI in Global Medical Practices Forum, a full‑day program dedicated to artificial intelligence in healthcare, featuring global experts discussing medical superintelligence, AI‑driven diagnostics, radiology innovation, and ethical considerations.
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Emergency Medicine & Resuscitation Workshops with hands‑on training in AHA 2025 guidelines, NELS protocols, cardiac arrest management, and advanced simulation using SimMan3G Plus.
Specialized Tracks, including TB elimination strategies, diabetes and obesity management, Ayurveda CME, IMG professional development, and ER‑to‑ICU rapid‑response training.
Women in Healthcare Leadership Forum highlighting the contributions and leadership pathways of women physicians in India and the U.S.
Youth & Community Programs, including mass CPR training, HPV vaccination drives, stem cell donor registration, and child welfare initiatives.