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CAPI Connect
Welcome to CAPI Connect - where collaboration, culture, and community come together. Here, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) shares stories that celebrate our members, highlight partnerships, and explore the impact of Indian-American physicians advancing healthcare across Central Florida.
From Mitral Valve Advances to Cardiometabolic Risk: CAPI Cardiology Summit Explores the Future of Heart Care
September 19, 2026 | Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando What’s changing in mitral valve intervention? How are physicians approaching lipid management, cardiac imaging and cardiometabolic risk? These questions brought Central Florida physicians together for the 2026 CAPI Cardiology Summit, a morning devoted to the developments shaping cardiovascular care. The room was full, but the summit’s energy came from more than its attendance. Physicians engaged with speakers, continued discu
CAPI and UCF India Center Bring Global Medical Expertise to Central Florida
What happens when physicians from across Central Florida come together with medical leaders from across the globe? Ideas are exchanged, relationships are built and new possibilities for collaboration begin to emerge. That spirit of connection was at the heart of a special salon reception hosted in partnership with CAPI and The India Center at the University of Central Florida on August 10. The evening featured Dr. Thirumal Yerragunta, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at th
Meet the CAPI Board of Regents: Honoring Leadership, Preserving Legacy
At the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI), leadership is more than a title. It is a long term commitment to service, community, and the future of healthcare in Central Florida. For decades, CAPI has brought together physicians, dentists, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to educate, celebrate, and give back. Through medical education, charitable initiatives, scholarships, health fairs, volunteer projects, cultural celeb
Bringing Care Closer: Inside CAPI’s Community Health Fair
Sometimes what people need most isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a chance to ask, to understand, and to feel heard. At its core, healthcare is about access, trust, and connection. Yet for many individuals and families, getting answers to basic health questions—or even accessing preventive care—can feel out of reach. That’s where community-driven efforts step in to make a meaningful difference. Each year, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI)
A Decade of Partnership: CAPI & AdventHealth Advancing Graduate Medical Education Together
For more than ten years, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) has proudly partnered with AdventHealth to strengthen our region’s medical community through education, cultural connection, and a shared commitment to excellence. When we invest in physician education and mentorship, patients across Central Florida benefit from care that’s more skilled, more compassionate, and more connected to the communities it serves. This collaborat
Honoring Vision and Impact: The CAPI Legacy Leadership Award
For nearly 20 years, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) has united more than 600 medical and dental professionals who share a commitment to advancing healthcare excellence, strengthening communities, and celebrating cultural heritage. In recognition of members whose impact reaches far beyond their clinical expertise, CAPI established one of its highest honors—the CAPI Legacy Leadership Award. Awarded annually during the annual
Celebrating the Power, Purpose, and Presence of Women in Medicine: The CAPI Women’s Leadership Forum:
For nearly two decades, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) has united more than 600 medical and dental professionals committed to advancing healthcare excellence , leadership, and community impact. Through education, philanthropy, and cultural connection, CAPI has contributed more than half a million dollars—and growing—toward strengthening Central Florida’s healthcare ecosystem while proudly elevating Indian culture and cross-cu
Leading with Heart: CAPI’s 2025 Evening of Hope Gala Honors Service, Legacy, and the Future of Healthcare
On December 6th, nearly 300 CAPI members along with community healthcare leaders (from AdventHealth, HCA Healthcare, Orlando Health and UCF College of Medicine) gathered at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to celebrate one of CAPI’s most anticipated annual traditions—the 2025 Evening of Hope Gala. This signature event, presented in partnership with the American Heart Association, beautifully showcased the heart of CAPI: service, community, culture, and collaboration. For ne
Empowering the Next Generation of Indian American Medical Leaders
The CAPI Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to medical students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service. Beyond financial support, the scholarship represents a belief in the power of education to transform lives and a recognition of the bright potential within the next generation of physicians.
Orlando Health Hosts Annual Diwali Celebration for CAPI Members at The Alfond Inn
This year marks a joyful milestone — ten years of the annual Diwali celebration proudly sponsored by Orlando Health , a tradition that continues to shine brightly in the heart of Central Florida’s healthcare community. For the past four years, this cherished event has been hosted at the elegant Alfond Inn , where hundreds of physicians, healthcare professionals, and community leaders gather to honor the Festival of Lights and the values it represents — renewal, gratitude, and
Honoring Our Roots: CAPI’s Enduring Partnership with AAPI
CAPI’s roots run deep with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the national organization that inspired our founding and continues to guide our mission today. As Central Florida’s official AAPI chapter, CAPI proudly unites more than 600 physicians and dental professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence, fostering professional growth, and celebrating Indian culture.
About CAPI
For nearly 20 years, the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) has united more than 600 medical and dental professionals committed to advancing healthcare excellence and community well-being. Through scholarships, grants, philanthropy, and cultural initiatives, CAPI strengthens Central Florida while celebrating Indian heritage and fostering cross-cultural connection. We also create strategic partnership opportunities that connect mission-aligned organizations with our dynamic and membership.
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