Srinivas Mukkamala, First Indian Origin Person To Become American Medical Association’s Head

Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 07:39 IST

Mukkamala has long advocated within the AMA, leading the Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force and developing evidence-based policies to address the overdose crisis.

Srinivas Mukkamala elected President of the American Medical Association (X/AMA)

Srinivas Mukkamala became the American Medical Association’s president, marking a historic milestone as the organisation’s first leader of Indian origin in its 178-year history.

He is the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the influential organisation. 

Mukkamala’s appointment follows just months after he had surgery to remove an 8-cm brain tumour. He recalled, “As I lay in recovery from brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic, with tubes and wires monitoring my every movement, this night — this honour — this opportunity to improve health care seemed a very distant dream."

Mukkamala emphasised the need for US healthcare reform, stating, “There are tremendous gaps in our health care system that require our attention." “That’s why continuing to fight for adequate health coverage for our patients is so important… and why fighting for a sustainable, equitable health care model is so important," he added.

Mukkamala has long advocated within the AMA, leading the Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force and developing evidence-based policies to address the overdose crisis.

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