WAKEFIELD, MA—Dr. Sonali Khond, MD, was sworn-in as the new President of Indian Medical Association of New England, known as IMANE, earlier this month at its 45th annual gala at Sheraton in Wakefield, MA. Her one-year term starts in January 2024. Dr. Shikha Merchia, MD, is the president-elect 2025.
The new executive committee members are Dr. Merchia, Dr. Sanjay Aurora-Secretary, Dr. Chandra Lingisetty-Secretary, and Members at large: Dr. Paul Mathew, Dr. Monie Malhotra, Dr. Sailaja Reddy, Dr. Jagriti Upadhyay, and Dr. Kadambari Rawal.
Dr. Pramod Shah is Chair of the Board of Trustees and its other members are: Dr. Sapna Aggarwal, Dr. Vikas Desai, and Dr Kishore Mehta. The Nominating Chair is Dr. Devila Shah.
“My goal is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, forming partnerships with local organizations for community health activities, boosting membership, and fostering social connections,” said Dr. Khond, an internist who completed her residency from New York and joined IMANE in 2019.
Dr. Khond also wants to attract young physicians to the 45-year-old organization by addressing physician burnout, emphasizing the benefits of networking, showcasing talents through cultural events, and encouraging more physicians and allies to join.
“This infusion of new ideas and energy would broaden the spectrum of events we can locally organize,” said Dr. Khond, a primary care physician working in the South Shore area.
Dr. Khond has been practicing medicine in Massachusetts for last 20 years. Her hobbies include traveling, dancing and engaging herself in exercise activities that include hiking, and gym workouts.
