APPNA APPNA is 501(c)(3) organization registered with IRS. Intellectual pursuits, upgrade medical care and thus glorify our Association. The other aims shall be:
1.

The Association of Physicians of Pakistani descent of North America (APPNA) represent more than 15,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent serving across North America. APPNA is organized for educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations, which qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3). To foster scientific development and education in the field of medicine and delivery of better health care, without regard to race, color, creed, gender or age.
2. To assist newly arriving Pakistani physicians in orientation and adjustment.
3. To institute ways and means to cooperate with other medical organizations in North America.
4. To encourage medical education and delivery of better health care in Pakistan specifically by arranging donations of medical literature, medical supplies, and by arranging lecture tours, medical conferences, and seminars in Pakistan.
5. To participate in medical relief and other charitable activities especially in Pakistan and in North America.
6. To inform and educate decision makers and opinion making leaders in problems confronted by the medical community in general and Pakistani-American physicians in particular.

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03/30/2026

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Email from APPNA Registration Now Open! APPNA Summer Convention 2026 ๐Ÿ“… July 1-5, 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel; Orlando, Florida Dear APPNA Members, We are pleased to announce that registration f

๐Ÿฉบ Happy National Doctorsโ€™ Day! โค๏ธToday, APPNA proudly honors our dedicated members and physicians everywhere for their u...
03/30/2026

๐Ÿฉบ Happy National Doctorsโ€™ Day! โค๏ธ

Today, APPNA proudly honors our dedicated members and physicians everywhere for their unwavering commitment to healing, compassion, and service.

From long hours to life-saving decisions, your impact reaches far beyond the clinicโ€”touching lives, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders ๐ŸŒโœจ

On behalf of Dr. Babar Rao and the APPNA Board, thank you for your dedication, resilience, and excellence in patient care.

Today and every day, we celebrate you ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA YPC x APGNA WebinarReady to strengthen your fellowship application and stand out? Join this high-impact session ...
03/29/2026

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA YPC x APGNA Webinar

Ready to strengthen your fellowship application and stand out? Join this high-impact session hosted by the APPNA Young Physicians Committee (YPC) in collaboration with APGNA.

๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, March 29, 2026
โฐ 12:00 PM Central US Time

๐ŸŽฏ Topic: Optimizing Fellowship Applications
๐Ÿ’ก Tips on becoming a star mentee, converting abstracts to papers, and building effective mentorships

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Moderator:
Asad ur Rahman

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Panelists:
Muhammad Bilal
Aasma Shaukat
Arsalan Kahloon

Gain practical insights from leading experts and take your academic and professional journey to the next level.

๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://bit.ly/4sw43EM

03/28/2026

๐ŸŽฅ A special invitation from Dr. Tariq Jamal

๐ŸŒผ Join Us at APPNA Spring Meeting 2026! ๐ŸŒผ

Be part of a dynamic gathering of physicians and leaders coming together to connect, collaborate, and grow ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… May 8โ€“9, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your spot today!
๐Ÿ”— Register: https://portal.ideasregistration.com/appna/member/login

๐Ÿจ Stay: https://book.passkey.com/e/51228257?utm_source=21122

Letโ€™s make this spring gathering impactful and memorable ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA YPC Webinar | INS & OUTS OF US Medical Residency VisaAre you navigating the U.S. residency visa process? Donโ€™t m...
03/28/2026

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA YPC Webinar | INS & OUTS OF US Medical Residency Visa

Are you navigating the U.S. residency visa process? Donโ€™t miss this informative session hosted by the APPNA Young Physicians Committee (YPC).

๐Ÿ—“ March 28, 2026
โฐ 11:00 AM Central Time (US & Canada)
โฐ 09:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time

๐ŸŽฏ Topic: INS & OUTS of US Medical Residency Visa

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Moderator:
Gulrayz Ahmed

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Panelists:
Muhammad Fateh Shahzad
Munis Raza

๐ŸŽค Guest Speaker:
Dr. Samina Qureshi

Gain valuable insights from experienced physician leaders on visa pathways, challenges, and strategies for success. Plus, get your questions answered during the live session!

๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://bit.ly/4t9nluO

03/27/2026

๐ŸŽฅ A special invitation from Dr. Sadaf Sheikh

๐ŸŒผ Join Us at APPNA Spring Meeting 2026! ๐ŸŒผ

On behalf of the APPNA New York Chapter, youโ€™re warmly invited to be part of an inspiring gathering of physicians, leaders, and changemakers coming together to connect, collaborate, and grow ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… May 8โ€“9, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

This meeting is more than just an eventโ€”itโ€™s a chance to strengthen our community, share ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships ๐Ÿคโœจ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your spot today!
๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://portal.ideasregistration.com/appna/member/login

๐Ÿจ Book your stay: https://book.passkey.com/e/51228257?utm_source=21122

We look forward to welcoming you this spring ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA Advocacy Committee WebinarJoin us for an insightful conversation on how physicians can lead beyond clinical prac...
03/26/2026

๐Ÿ“ข APPNA Advocacy Committee Webinar

Join us for an insightful conversation on how physicians can lead beyond clinical practice and make an impact in policy and advocacy.

๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, April 11
โฐ 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM (EST)

๐ŸŽฏ Topic: Advocating as Legislators & Physicians

Hear from an incredible panel of physician-leaders actively shaping healthcare policy, moderated by advocacy experts within APPNA. Plus, donโ€™t miss the interactive Q&A session!

๐Ÿ”— Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/47aJCoS

This is your opportunity to learn how to amplify your voice, influence change, and take on leadership roles beyond medicine.

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03/26/2026

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Email from APPNA Registration Opening Soon! APPNA Summer Convention 2026 ๐Ÿ“… July 1-5, 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel; Orlando, Florida Dear APPNA Members, We are excited to announce that registrati

03/26/2026

๐ŸŽฅ Listen to a special message from Co-Chair Muhammad Ali Abbas

๐ŸŒธ Join Us This Spring at APPNA 2026 ๐ŸŒธ

Be part of an engaging and impactful APPNA Spring Meeting 2026โ€”bringing together physicians, leaders, and changemakers for a weekend of connection, collaboration, and growth.

๐Ÿ“… May 8โ€“9, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

From insightful discussions to valuable networking opportunities, this meeting is designed to help you build connections, exchange ideas, and stay inspired.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Spots are filling quicklyโ€”donโ€™t wait!
๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://portal.ideasregistration.com/appna/member/login

๐Ÿจ Book your stay: https://book.passkey.com/e/51228257?utm_source=21122

We look forward to seeing you this Mayโ€”letโ€™s make it a meaningful and memorable gathering ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŽคโœจ Got the Voice? Time is Running Outโ€”APPNA SUR Awaits! โœจ๐ŸŽคThe spotlight is callingโ€ฆ are you ready to take the mic? ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅAPP...
03/26/2026

๐ŸŽคโœจ Got the Voice? Time is Running Outโ€”APPNA SUR Awaits! โœจ๐ŸŽค

The spotlight is callingโ€ฆ are you ready to take the mic? ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ
APPNA SUR invites you to showcase your singing talent in a competition you donโ€™t want to miss!

๐Ÿ—“ Registration Deadline: April 30, 2026 โณ
๐ŸŽ‰ Live Competition: July 2, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL
(APPNA Summer Meeting)

๐ŸŽ Whatโ€™s in it for you?
๐Ÿ† Cash prizes
๐Ÿ“บ Chance to be featured on an ARY Digital Network show

Launched by APPNA President 2026, Dr. Babar Rao, this is your moment to shine, sing, and be seen ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ฒ Register now: appna.org/appna-sur

โณ Deadline is approachingโ€”donโ€™t miss your chance to be heard! ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ’š

03/25/2026

๐ŸŽฅ A special invitation from Dr. Babar Rao

๐ŸŒผ Spring into Connection at APPNA 2026! ๐ŸŒผ

Join us at the APPNA Spring Meeting 2026โ€”a dynamic gathering of physicians, leaders, and changemakers coming together to learn, connect, and grow ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… May 8โ€“9, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

From engaging discussions to meaningful networking, this is your opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new pathways, and strengthen our professional community ๐Ÿคโœจ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Spots are filling fastโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://portal.ideasregistration.com/appna/member/login

๐Ÿจ Book your stay: https://book.passkey.com/e/51228257?utm_source=21122

Letโ€™s come together this spring and make it unforgettable ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Representing APPNA in the Nationโ€™s CapitalDr. Babar Rao is in Washington, D.C. today attending a symposium on U.S.โ€“...
03/25/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Representing APPNA in the Nationโ€™s Capital

Dr. Babar Rao is in Washington, D.C. today attending a symposium on U.S.โ€“Pakistan relations, proudly representing APPNA and the Pakistani physician community ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒ

Joined by Shahid Rafiq, Member of the Education Council, and Hamza Rana, President of the DC Chapter, highlighting strong leadership and collaboration at the national level.

As well as representation of the Advocacy Committee by Dr. Haroon Burhanullah who highlighted visa issues faced by Pakistani physicians.

All engaging in meaningful dialogue and strengthening ties that impact healthcare, collaboration, and global partnerships.

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intellectual pursuits, upgrade medical care and thus glorify our Association. APPNA is organized for educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations, which qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3). The other aims shall be: 1. To foster scientific development and education in the field of medicine and delivery of better health care, without regard to race, color, creed, gender or age. 2. To assist newly arriving Pakistani physicians in orientation and adjustment. 3. To institute ways and means to cooperate with other medical organizations in North America. 4. To encourage medical education and delivery of better health care in Pakistan specifically by arranging donations of medical literature, medical supplies, and by arranging lecture tours, medical conferences, and seminars in Pakistan. 5. To participate in medical relief and other charitable activities especially in Pakistan and in North America. 6. To inform and educate decision makers and opinion making leaders in problems confronted by the medical community in general and Pakistani-American physicians in particular.