WAPI ( Washington Association of Physicians of Indian origin ) an organization that is driven by the consensus of its members that has the following mission: To provide an umbrella organization to bring together American Physicians, Dentists and Allied Healthcare Professionals of Indian Origin, defining Indian in the broad sense of Indian Ancestry; to provide a conduit to strive to be an exemplary strong ethnic group of professionals with a mission to serve the community by their expertise, cultural heritage and charitable work; to provide high educational and social services to its members. We envision this to be a collegial organization with actively participating members, who believe in its mission and are willing to further its cause. (Mission statement adopted by general body