Current Professional Activity:

• Board certified neonatologist at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, CA
• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK
• Medical Examiner State Dept. of Health, CA
• Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Chapter Champion AAP Chapter IV
• Vice-Chairman Ethnic Medical Organization Section (EMOS) of CMA,
• Member of CHILDisaster Network of AAP,
• Member of Board of Trustee of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI),
• Member of State Governmental Affairs Committee AAP Chapter IV

Past Professional Activity:

• Member of Advisory Board, State of California Newborn Hearing Screening Program
• CO-Chair & Chair of International Child Health Committee of AAP Chapter IV
• Past President of Indian Medical Association of Southern California (IMASC)
• Teacher of the Year Award at CHOC

Research & Publications Activity:

• Involved in multiple research projects at CHOC
• Authored & Co-authored many publications in pediatric peer reviewed journals
• Presented at national & International meetings

Volunteer Activity:

• Project Vietnam-Hanoi
• International Relief Team- Lithuania
• Operation Smile- Brazil, Philippines, China, Kenya, Morocco, India

Goals & Objectives:

• To increase membership, promote involvement of residents & fellows
• Assist in strategic planning
• Assist in building stronger AAP Chapter IV

I consider it a great honor and privilege if given the opportunity to serve as treasurer of AAP Chapter IV.