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The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Chicago, Illinois

May 23 - May 27, 2013

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The 31st Annual AAPI ConventionWe are pleased to invite you to the 31st AAPI Annual Convention to be held at Th e Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois from May 23-27, 2013. More than 3,000 members representing academicians, researchers, clinicians, medical students, residents, and fellows are expected to attend addressing various healthcare related issues during cutting edge educational seminars, panel discussions and lectures by world renowned speakers from across the globe.

AAPI has many members in executive positions at their medical institutions. Th ese leaders are making decisions about medical and pharmaceutical products, devices and equipment, and practice-related services at multiple levels in hospitals, medical schools, outpatient centers, and health care facilities.

Th is convention will off er your company an opportunity to engage a large infl uential audience in personalized product discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Additionally, the convention off ers a range of marketing and educational opportunities, such as CME sponsorship, publications, exhibitions, and symposia. We also invite you to become a Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsor of the AAPI Annual Convention for multiple exposure opportunities.

Sign up now to make the 2013 AAPI Convention an integral part of your marketing plan. We appreciate your support and look forward to being of assistance in furthering your corporate interests and business goals.

Please visit www.aapiconvention.org today to view our exhibition fl oor plan and select to your booth online along with program and registration info.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call the AAPI Offi ce at 630-990-2277 or e-mail directly toconvention@aapiusa.org and exhibits@aapiusa.org.

Sincerely,

Narendra R. Kumar, MD Birinder Marwah, MDPresident-AAPI Convention Chairpresident@aapiusa.org ConventionChair@aapiusa.org

600 Enterprise Drive, Suite 108 ■ Oak Brook, IL 60523Offi ce Phone: 630-990-2277 ■ Fax: 630-990-2281

www.aapiusa.org ■ www.aapiconvention.org

About AAPI The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is the largest non-profi t ethnic medical organization in the United States. It represents the interests of nover 60,000 practicing physicians and 20,000 medical students, residents, and fellows of Indian origin in the United States. It also serves as an umbrella organization for over 160 professional associations. AAPI members have been practicing in urban areas, inner cities, and rural communities around the country serving more than 50 million Americans.

AAPI physicians are committed to:

■ Providing the best patient care with compassion

■ Maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism

■ Promoting the prevention of disease and disability through early detection and healthy living

■ Quality medical education & research

■ Eff ect Legislative changes to serve the profession through our Washington offi ce

In its eff ort to provide quality, aff ordable, and accessible healthcare to all in need, AAPI physicians continue to volunteer their services and expertise for the underprivileged.

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Celebrating 30 years of Excellence

National Reach Through Local ChaptersAAPI serves as an umbrella organization for a network of over 160 active medical associations, medical school alumni organizations, state and local chapter associations, and specialty organizations. Th ese associations are divided into 12 regions across the United States, each with a Regional Director on the AAPI Executive Commitee who responsible for communication and coordination of local events and activities.

Why AAPI?With the increase in ethnic and cultural diversity and the radical changes in healthcare in the United States, a group of concerned medical professionals founded the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin in 1982. Th e formation of the organization started as a fi reside discussion in Detriot, Michigan with a simple goal to work for a level playing fi eld for the international medical graduates.

AAPI was forged in the midst of challenges that physicians of Indian Origin have faced due to cultural barriers and bias against international medical graduates. Th ose barriers created obstacles for immigration and licensing opportunities. Today, the organization is a dynamic body, spearheading legislative agendas on healthcare and infl uencing the advancement of ethnic medical organizations.

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Cardiaology

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Obestrics & Gynecology

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Gastroenterology

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Radiology

Surgery

Hemotology & Oncology

Urology

Otolaryngology

Allergy & Immunology

Endocrinology

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Over 3,000 delegates are expected to attend AAPI's 31st Annual Convention this year.

Our members represent a variety of important medical specialties.

General Makeup of AAPI’s Constituency

60,000 physicians of Indian origin caring for 50,000,000

people − in every speciality, all across the United States

Specialty Breakdown of AAPI’s Constituency

Surgical Speciality6%

Primary Care61%

Medical Speciality33%

AAPI Membership

Speciality

*Total Based on 52,000 physicians

* Includes the following specialties: Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine,Geriatrics, Nephrology, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology

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Education & Networking Opportunities

Continuing Medical EducationTh e convention will off er over 10 hours of CME credits. Our programming will feature state-of-the-art clinical content from dynamic world renowned speakers. Th ese carefully selected topics represent areas of medicine that are of high interest and importance to our members.

Membership Attendee Specialties Represented

■ Alternative Medicine ■ Allergy and Immunology ■ Addiction Medicine ■ Anesthesiology ■ Cardiology ■ Dermatology ■ Emergency Medicine ■ Endocrinology ■ Family Practice ■ Gastroenterology ■ General Surgery ■ Geriatrics ■ Internal Medicine ■ Nephrology ■ Neurology/Neurosurgery ■ Obstetrics and Gynecology ■ Ophthalmology ■ Orthopedics ■ Otolaryngology ■ Pathology ■ Pediatrics ■ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ■ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ■ Pulmonary ■ Radiology ■ Radiation Oncology

Potential CME and Educational Program Topics

■ Advancement in Mental Health ■ Advances in Oncology ■ Allergy & Asthma ■ Alternative Medicine ■ Breast Cancer ■ Cancer Prevention and Early Detection ■ Colon Cancer ■ COPD ■ Coronary Artery Disease ■ Depression ■ Diabetes Mellitus ■ Future of Surgery ■ GERD ■ Headache/Migraine ■ Health Tourism ■ Hyperlipidemia ■ Hypertension ■ Immunizations—Pediatrics & Adults ■ Lung Cancer ■ Melanoma & Skin Cancer ■ Metabolic Syndrome ■ Organ Transplants ■ Osteoporosis ■ Pain Management ■ Robotics ■ Sexual Health ■ Sleep Medicine ■ Women’s Health ■ Wound Care 5

Diamond ($300,000)Corporate Signage at Registration Counter

Corporate Signage in all three Exhibit Halls

Tickets (10) for all the Breakfasts, Thursday Dinner, Friday Lunch & Dinner, Saturday Executive

Committee Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Board of Trustees Lunch and Black Tie Gala Night Dinner &

Recognition of Sponsorship

Up to Six 10' x 10’ Booths

2 Pages in Convention Souvenir Book

Ability to choose sponsored events. eg. Gala Dinner, Entertainment etc.

One Industry-Sponsored Symposium (non-CME)

Platinum ($200,000)Corporate Signage at Registration Counter

Corporate Signage in all three Exhibit Halls

Tickets (6) for all the Breakfasts, Thursday Dinner, Friday Lunch & Dinner, Saturday Executive

Committee Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Board of Trustees Lunch and Black Tie Gala Night Dinner-

Night Dinner & Recognition of Sponsorship

Up to Four 10’ x 10’ Booths

2 Pages in Convention Souvenir Book

Ability to choose sponsored events eg. Gala Dinner, Entertainment, Fashion Show, MSRF/YPS

Programs etc.

One Industry-Sponsored Symposium (non-CME)

Gold ($100,000)Corporate Signage at Registration Counter

Corporate Signage in all three Exhibit Halls

Tickets (4) for all the Breakfasts, Thursday Dinner, Friday Lunch & Dinner, Saturday Executive

Committee Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Board of Trustees Lunch and Black Tie Gala Night Dinner-

Ability to Choose Sponsorship of Lunch

Up to Two 10’ x 10’ Booths

1 Pages in Convention Souvenir Book

Silver ($50,000)Corporate Signage at Registration Counter

Corporate Signage in all three Exhibit Halls

Tickets (2) for all the Breakfasts, Thursday Dinner, Friday Lunch & Dinner, Saturday Executive

Committee Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Board of Trustees Lunch and Black Tie Gala Night Dinner

Ability to Choose Sponsorship of Breakfast

One 10’ x 10’ Booth

1 Page in Convention Souvenir Book

* AAPI will consider other activities that are in keeping within our overall mission for sponsorship. If you have a specifi c activity that you would like to propose, please contact the AAPI Offi ce at conventionchair@aapiusa.org

Take advantage of our sponsorship packages

at the 31st Annual AAPI Convention to create

high-powered exposure to the highly coveted demographic of

AAPI's membership.

Corporate Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

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Breakfast Sponsorship •$30,000 Saturday & SundaySponsor breakfast on Saturday and Sundy to increase your exposure to the convention attendees. Company recognition will be announced by the MC as well. Th e sponsor will also be recognized in all meeting publications and have the opportunity to address the audience at the the breakfast for 5 minutes.

Lunch Sponsorship • $50,000. Saturday & SundaySponsor lunches on Saturday and Sundy to maximize exposure to a large audience of medical professionals. Company recognition will be announced by the MC. Th e sponsor will also be recognized in all meeting publications and have the opportunity to address the audience at the the lunch for 5 minutes.

Banquet Sponsorship• $100,000. Saturday & SundayYour company will be recognized at an elegant dinner with music and dancing. Th e sponsor will be recognized in all meeting publications and have the opportunity to address the audience at the beginning ofthe banquet for 5 minutes.

Convention Tote Bag • $50,000AAPI Convention tote bags imprinted with your company's logo will be used by attendees to carry meeting materials and utilized long aft er the event in venues where other healthcare providers will notice them. Sponsor is responsible for production costs. Tote bags will be provided by AAPI.

Pocket Guide • $20,000Your company will enjoy exclusive sponsorship for maximumexposure in the offi cial Convention Program Guide. Yourcompany’s message will be seen every time the attendees referto it; includes cover recognition and advertising pages.

Hotel Keys • $25,000 Imprint your logo, event information, and booth number onour convention hotel keys. Th is will be seen each time attendeesenter their rooms.

Individual & Custom Event Sponsorship• Price available upon requestContact Convention Chairman Dr. Birinder Marwah to customize your sponsorship level to meet your company's marketing plan.

Sponsorship of CME • $20,000AAPI will provide at least 12 Credit Hours of CME with a projected attendance of 500 to 600 per session. Our programming features state-of-the-art clinical content and represents topics of high interest and importance to our members.

President’s Reception • $50,000Th e formal installation of the President of AAPI serves to honorthe history of the Association. Th e sponsor of this event shares inthe celebration of a grand tradition and a proud heritage at thePresidential Reception.

Keynote Address • Friday $50,000 •Saturday $100,000 • Sunday $150,000 Th is special opportunity for your representative to address the members during the gala events. Contact Convention Chairman Dr. Birinder Marwah for more details and available time slots.

Women’s Forum • $60,000Sponsor one of the most-attended events at the AAPI Convention. Th e Women’s Forum highlights the accomplishments of remarkable women in medicine and other fi elds. You may have the opportunity to introduce the speaker.

In-Hotel and Convention TV • $30,000 Th e in-hotel and convention center television program off ersexhibitors and supporters an added value opportunity to reachthe AAPI attendees through exhibitor video advertisementsegments broadcasted to AAPI attendees’ hotel rooms and tokiosks at the convention center. Cyber Cafe • $15,000Attendees will circulate through here frequently to check e-mailand browse the Web. Sponsors will have signage acknowledgingsupport, be noted on the welcome screen monitor, have addedvisibility in convention materials, and have an uploaded link totheir product or corporate information.

Badge Holder, Lanyards • $10,000A badge holder is an item worn and used throughout theconvention. Customize it with your information and logo tobe seen the entire time. Sponsor is responsiblefor production costs.

Coff ee Breaks • $7,500 (Th ree Slots Available) Sponsor a refreshment break, and you can place your productliterature on tables in the refreshment area – and it’s the onlyway to distribute this information outside of your booth. High impactsignage will be provided at the Exhibit Hall entrance andin the refreshment area. Refreshments will be provided by AAPI.

Corporate Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

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Souvenir Book Advertising Rate (Color Ads)Back Cover $25,000

Inside Back Cover $20,000

Inside Front Cover $15,000

Gold Page (special callout) $7,500

Silver Page (special callout) $5,000

Full Page (special callout) $3,000

Half Page $1,500

Ensure that your product or service is the one that AAPI attendees remember by placing an advertisement in the AAPI 2011 Souvenir Book.

Th e collectable souvenir book is distributed to all convention attendees, showcasing all the vital information for a successful meeting experience—meeting schedule, social events, leadership messages and photos, exhibitor locator and profi les, fl oor plans, and more. Th is is a take-home keeper for our attendees, so you will receive repeated exposure well aft er the convention!

AAPI off ers customized and exclusive sponsorship packages to meet your needs. Th ese can include keynote speaker opportunities (non-CME), awards and recognition at breakfast, lunch and dinner, roundtable meetings with AAPI leadership, premium exhibit booth selection, etc. We also off er corporate identity packages that utilize our registration area, Internet kiosks, plasma display panels, souvenir book, and audiovisual screens during CME hours and events to display your company name. Contact us at convention@aapiusa.org or at the AAPI Headquarters at 630-990-2277.

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Why Exhibit?Many of the physicians who will attend this convention have excelled in diff erent specialties and subspecialties and occupy high positions as faculty members of medical schools, heads of departments, and executives of hospital staff . Th e AAPI Convention is your opportunity to meet directly with these physicians who are leaders in their fi elds and play an integral part in the decision-making process regarding new products and services.

In addition to consumers of medical and pharmaceutical products, devices andequipment, practice-related services, fi nancial services, offi ce supplies, etc., youwill also meet senior members of management who infl uence the purchase ofsuch services for hospitals, medical schools, and health care facilities. Th e AAPI Convention is where you can reach your target audience of several thousand under one roof. Sign up now and make the convention part of your marketing plans.

If you have any questions or need further information on the online booth registration, please call the Sam Fulambarker at the AAPI offi ce at 630-990-2277 or e-mail exhibits@aapiusa.org.

Exclusively for Exhibitors ■ Exhibitor listing on offi cial AAPI Convention Website and Program Guide

■ Th ree complimentary exhibition attendee passes per booth

■ 24-hour security in exhibition area

■ Lead retrival badge scanner for capturing attendee data

■ Exclusive Exhibitor Lounge access with complimentary refreshments

American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Proudly Presents:

31st Annual AAPI Convention

When: May 23 - 27, 2013

Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 3 01 East North Water Street Chicago, Illinois 60611

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Application Procedures & Space Assignment

Applications will not be processed nor space assigned without receipt of payment in full. You are expected to be ready on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:00 PM to movein and set up your booth. If you are not present in the exhibit hall during move-in time, you may forfeit your exhibit space, and no refunds will be made. If you are notavailable during the move-out time, the official decorator will hold your materials,and you must then contact that person. If you have any questions regarding online

Application for Booth Rental

will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The determining factors will be postal date and/or fax date of receipt. The exhibit hall will be divided into differentsections according to the type of exhibit. Companies with similar products or serviceswill be located in the appropriate section.

AAPI reserves the right to make adjustments and modify exhibit space, if necessary.

Booth InspectionBooths are to be fully set up and staffed for inspection on Thursday, June 24th at 10:00 AM at which time the Fire Marshal and AAPI will walk the exhibit floor. If theexhibitor fails to abide by these guidelines, they will forfeit their exhibit booth and they will not be refunded their money.

Exhibit Rental PackagesRental packages range from $5,000 on upwards, depending on booth size and location.Premium booths are also available. Please contact Sam at AAPI at 630-990-2277

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Saturday, June 25 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Sunday, June 26 6:00 AM–1:00 PM

To select booth space at the AAPI Convention, please visit www.aapiconvention.com.

Orders for space are to be made on the www.aapiconvention.com Web site. Booth space

or visit www.aapiconvention.com to view the booth map.

booth selection, please contact sam@aapiusa.org, 630-990-2277.

Thursday, June 23 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Friday, June 24 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Wednesday, June 22 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Thursday, June 23 6:00 AM –10:00 AM

Exhibition Hours

Move In

Move Out

Application Procedures & Space AssignmentTo select booth space at the AAPI Convention, please visit www.aapiconvention.org.

Applications will not be processed nor space assigned without receipt of payment in full. You are expected to be ready on Th ursday May 23 to move in and set up your booth. If you are not present in the exhibit hall during move-in time, you may forfeit your exhibit space, and no refunds will be made. If you have any questions regarding online booth selection, please contact exhibits@aapiusa.org, 630-990-2280.

Application for Booth RentalOrders for space are to be made on the www.aapiconvention.org Web site. Booth space will be assigned on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. Th e determining factors will be the date of receipt at AAPI offi ce. Th e exhibit hall will be divided into diff erent sections according to the type of exhibit. Companies with similar products or services will be located in the appropriate section.AAPI reserves the right to make adjustments and modify exhibit space, if necessary.

Exhibit Materials Rentals and Logistics All logistics are corodinated by the Sheraton's in houes provider, GES. Please visit the link to the exhibitor quick facts and online catalog for more information. GES can be reached at XXX@GES.COM. Remember to place your order early to take advantage of early bird rates.

Booth InspectionBooths are to be fully set up and staff ed for inspection on Th ursday, May 23rd at 10:00 AM at which time the Fire Marshal and AAPI Staff will walk the exhibit fl oor. If the exhibitor fails to abide by these guidelines, they will forfeit their exhibit booth and they will not be refunded their money.

2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Exhibitor Planning Guide

February 15 Early Bird booth pricing ends

April 15 Advertising space reservations due for Program Guide

April 16 Booth cancellation date (50% of payment returned; no refunds, partial

or full, given after this date)

May 1 Advertising materials due for AAPI Souvenir Book

May 23 Exhibitor move-in 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM

May 24 Exhibitor move-in 7:00 AM -10:00 AM

Walk-through inspection at 10:00 AM

*Exhibit Hall Ribon Cutting Ceremony at 12:00 PM

May 27 Exhibitor move-out 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Resourceswww.aapiusa.orgProvides information regarding the activities and projects of AAPI. Th e site includes information about our Medical Students/Residents/Fellows/Young Physicians, legislative activities, the AAPI Charitable Foundation, the AAPI Journal, the Annual Convention, and various AAPI programs.

AAPI Journal – Th e Flagship of the Organization

Th e AAPI Journal informs more than 14,000 of our Patron life members on t rends in the medical fi eld and the AAPI’s programs and activities throughout the United States and the world. Th e Journal also serves as a platform to recognize members who have been honored in their communities in addition to exlcusive event coverage. http://www.aapiusa.org/journal/

Important Dates to Remember

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AAPI ConventionChicago

AAPI Executive Headquarters600 Enterprise Drive, Suite 108

Oak Brook, IL 60523

Phone: 630-990-2277

Fax: 630-990-2281

convention@aapiusa.org

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American Association Of Physicians Of Indian Origin

Chicago 2013 Convention