Indian Physicians Association of Central California (IPACC) is an approved
AAPI chapter serving the central valley, and serves
as an umbrella organization for more than 300 physicians of Indian origin
who live or work here.
MISSION
IPACC is a forum to facilitate and enable Indian American Physicians to
excel in patient care, teaching and research, and to pursue their
aspirations in professional and community affairs.
MOTTO
Unity of purpose, Collegiality in Action, Commitment to Excellence and
Compassion towards Fellow-Beings.
VISION
Promote professional solidarity in the pursuit of excellence in patient
care, teaching and research. Bring to American medicine the distinctive
contributions from India. Advance the American creed of one nation under
God, indivisible and with liberty and justice for all.
VALUES
Respect for human dignity.
Commitment to collegiality and ethical conduct.
Promote the professional advancement of colleagues.
Pursuit of excellence.
Commitment to community service.
GOALS
ENABLE MEMBERS OF IPACC TO:
Provide the best patient care with compassion.
Pursue careers in academic, research and administrative cadres.
Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Remain current and knowledgeable in contemporary and anticipated legislative
and regulatory changes impacting on the practice of medicine.
Assert equal protection in all their professional pursuits through
collective advocacy.
Help patients to become fully informed and empowered partners.
Maintain their professional pride in the practice of medicine.
Promote vibrancy of the AAPI by facilitating it to embrace change and
teamwork, and subordinate personal interest in the pursuit of a shared
vision.
Advocate for professional freedom.
Advance their knowledge through continuing medical education.