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The BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place. This photo shows a $50,000 donation from BIMDA to the UCF Foundation. Left to right, C. Thomas Bolick IV of the UCF Foundation, Dr. Divya Haryani, Dr. Ashok C. Shah, Dr. Deborah C. German, Founding Dean of UCF College of Medicine, and Glad Kurian. The Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association has over 250 members, and has provided generous support to deserving medical and educational institutions, disaster relief, and various charitable and cultural causes.
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Dr. Pratik Patel, Ronak Patel, Dr. Nirav Thakkar, and Dr. Ritesh Patil at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Dr. Deborah C. German, M.D. , Founding Dean of UCF College of Medicine, was the keynote speaker at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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The BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place. There are over 250 members of the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association.
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A group from Kindred Hospital Melbourne at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Dr. Divya Haryani, M.D. secretary of BIMDA , at their 30th anniversary gala April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Robert L. Jordan, Jr. , Chairman of the Board of Directors for Parrish Medical Center, speaks at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Michael Seeley, president of the Health First Foundation, speaking at the 2026 BIMDA 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Dr. Ashok C. Shah, interim BIMDA chairman and president for 2026-2027, speaking at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Subhash G. Rege, MDS, receiving the BIMDA Distiguished Service Award from Ashok Shah, MD, interim president and chairman of the governing body. Dr. Rege is past president and chairman of the governing body of BIMDA, 2023-2026.. Their 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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The BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place. There are over 250 members of the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association.
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Dermatologist Anita Saluja, MD, first vice president of BIMDA 2025-2026 receives the leadership award from Ashok Shah, MD, interim president and chairman of governing body. The BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Heathers Dance Studio performed at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala, held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Vijaya Lagudu, MD, MBA, and BIMDA co-treasurer, receives a BIMDA Leadership Award from Ashok Shah, MD, interim president at the 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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Linda and Desmond Almarales on the dance floor at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place.
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The BIMDA 30th anniversary gala was held April 18 at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place. There are over 250 members of the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association.
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L.E.D. robot Rick Castillo of Party Robotix at the BIMDA 30th anniversary gala at the Hilton Melbourne at Rialto Place. There are over 250 members of the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association.
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