Long Island, Dec. 7 -- Nearly 600 people from across the country came together to celebrate the contributions, achievements and growth of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island (AAPI-QLI) during the 24th annual convention here at the Hilton Huntington on November 23.

The distinguished honorees of the gala this year included: Dr. Sharwan Bagla, Dr. Neil Mandava, Dr. Dilip Patel, and Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh, for their successful careers and contributions to humanity.

Entertainment, Continuing Medical Education lectures, exhibition, business forums, networking, recognition of five distinguished physicians for their achievements and contributions, gala and dinner made the convention historic on this ev...