As a candidate, I am dedicated to advancing our field through advocacy, patient safety, and a patient-centered approach to healthcare.

In today’s rapidly evolving medical landscape, characterized by online misinformation, AI utilization, and increasing corporatization, we must ensure that ethical values and patient-centered policies remain at the forefront. I am committed to mobilizing the next generation of psychiatrists to actively shape healthcare progress and policy initiatives, with a primary focus on patient safety and improved outcomes.

I firmly believe that every patient deserves physician-led care by residency-trained psychiatrists. Initiatives that diminish the role of physicians disproportionately impact underserved communities with healthcare disparities. My personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic was a stark example of this, where I, as a dual-board-certified physician, was replaced by a minimally trained mid-level provider as a cost-cutting measure, a “business decision” jeopardizing patient safety.

Over the past three years, I have worked diligently to unite ECPs in advocating for our profession at both local and federal levels. If elected, my goal is to empower our ECP workforce at the grassroots level to tackle challenges such as scope-creep and promote transparency and appropriate training. I will tirelessly work for the allocation of resources from the APA to support these essential efforts.

As an International Medical Graduate, I bring a diverse range of experiences, enriching my understanding of medicine and people. Currently, I provide care to vulnerable children in underserved Chicago neighborhoods, which fuels my commitment to enhancing diversity in our workforce.

As my clinical experience grows, so have my leadership skills. In addition to the Illinois Psychiatric Society, I actively hold leadership positions within the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Indo-American Psychiatric Association.

Together, we can drive meaningful change, and I humbly request your support.