Assoc. of Pakistani Physicians of North America @APPNA
Association of Pakistani Descent Physicians of North America, representing more than 15,000 physicians of Pakistani descent serving across the USA and Canada.appna.org 6414 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL Joined January 2017
🎙️ WATCH NOW | Trail Blazers with Dr Avais Masud
APPNA: Achievements, Impact & Controversies – The Real Story
What has APPNA achieved? What challenges has it faced? And what lies ahead for one of the world's most influential Pakistani-American medical organisations?
Featuring an exclusive panel:
🔹 Dr Babar Rao – President, APPNA USA
🔹 Dr Saima Zafar – Former President, APPNA USA
🔹 Dr Sajid Chaudhry – Former President, APPNA USA
Don't miss this honest and thought-provoking discussion. @Babarraodr
▶️ Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=kZzYJ8…
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📢 See You This Sunday for a Conversation That Matters!
Join APPNA MERIT and APPNA Academy for an engaging discussion on Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine—exploring how ethics, compassion, and faith-informed decision-making can guide physicians through today's complex healthcare challenges.
🗓️ Sunday, August 2, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM PKT
🎙️ Guest Speaker:
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
President, Zaytuna College
Moderated by Dr. Fizza Rafiq, with panelists Dr. Faisal Masud and Dr. Fawad Chaudry, plus opening remarks from APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao.
💙 We can't wait to see you there!
🔗 Register: bit.ly/merit-webinar#APPNA#APPNAMERIT #APPNAAcademy #MedicalEthics#HealthcareLeadership#MedicineAndFaith#APPNA2026
📢 Join the Conversation: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine
APPNA MERIT and APPNA Academy invite you to an engaging webinar exploring the ethical challenges physicians face in today's evolving healthcare landscape. Learn how ethics, compassion, and faith-informed clinical judgment can guide complex medical decisions.
🗓️ Sunday, August 2, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM PKT
💻 Register: bit.ly/merit-webinar
🎙️ Guest Speaker:
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
President, Zaytuna College
Moderated by Dr. Fizza Rafiq with panelists Dr. Faisal Masud and Dr. Fawad Chaudry, plus remarks from APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao.
Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and faith.
#APPNA#APPNAMERIT #APPNAAcademy #MedicalEthics#EthicalDilemmas#MedicalEducation#HealthcareLeadership#Physicians#MedicineAndFaith#Webinar#APPNA2026
📢 Planning to Visit the U.S. for Medical Training or Professional Opportunities?
Join the APPNA Advocacy Committee Webinar for expert guidance on obtaining a U.S. Visitor Visa for medical students and physicians.
🗓️ Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM ET
💻 Live on Zoom: bit.ly/4yzxBoQ
Hear from Dr. Mohammad Fateh Shahzad, with moderation by Dr. Samina Qureshi and Dr. Haroon Burhanullah.
Topics include:
✈️ Common visa mistakes
📋 Tips to strengthen your visa application
💬 Live Q&A with experienced experts
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to prepare for your medical journey with confidence!
#APPNA#APPNAAdvocacy #MedicalStudents#InternationalMedicalGraduates#IMG#Physicians#VisaGuidance#MedicalEducation#CareerDevelopment#APPNA2026
🌿🧠 Join Us at the APPNA Annual Canadian Meeting 2026! 🇨🇦
Discover the latest advances in Brain Health 360 with an outstanding CME program focused on wellness, mental health, primary care, and beyond.
📅 September 5, 2026
📍 Calgary, Alberta
🎓 Earn 4.0 CME Credits
Topics include:
🧠 Physician Wellness
💙 Depression & Bipolar Disorder
🩺 Multiple Sclerosis
❤️ Vascular & Brain Health
🤖 AI & Child Brain Development
📚 ADHD in Clinical Practice
Join leading experts for a day of education, collaboration, and innovation as we advance brain health together.
#APPNA#APPNACanada #APPNA2026 #BrainHealth360#CME#MedicalEducation#MentalHealth#PhysicianWellness#PrimaryCare#Neurology#Psychiatry#Calgary#ContinuingMedicalEducation
🌎🩺 Boots on the Ground in Guatemala! 🇬🇹
The APPNA Medical Corps Guatemala Mission was a tremendous success! Alhamdulillah, our incredible team provided compassionate care to approximately 130 patients during a 3-day medical camp in Cobán, Guatemala, bringing hope and healing to an underserved community. ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers, donors, supporters, and healthcare professionals who made this mission possible. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Mubashar Rana for his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to the Guatemala mission over the years.
Together, we continue to demonstrate the true spirit of APPNA Medical Corps—serving communities with compassion, excellence, and humanity.
💙 Service is not just what we do—it is who we are.
#APPNA#APPNAMedicalCorps #AMC#GuatemalaMission#GlobalHealth#HumanitarianService#MedicalMission#Volunteer#CompassionInAction#APPNA2026
🎉🤝 RMCAANA Alumni Dinner at the APPNA Summer Convention!
A fantastic evening of reconnecting, celebrating, and making memories with the RMCAANA family! ❤️
Thank you to APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao and RMCAANA President Dr. Faisal Masud for their leadership and support throughout the convention—from the 🌿 Green Walk and sponsorship initiatives to an unforgettable Friday Night Banquet.
Together, we're building a stronger APPNA family! 💚 @RMCAANA@Babarraodr#APPNA#APPNA2026 #RMCAANA#APPNAFamily #BanquetNight#GreenWalk#Leadership#StrongerTogether
🏡❤️ Today, the APPNA Council Meets to Advance the Home First Initiative!
Launched by APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao, the Home First Initiative is focused on expanding APPNA's impact by improving access to healthcare and serving communities across North America.
Today's Council meeting will focus on the continued growth of:
🏥 Free Clinics
🥫 APPNA Food Pantry
❤️ National Healthcare Day
This important initiative will engage APPNA Chapters across North America, creating new opportunities for physicians to serve their local communities through collaboration, volunteerism, and compassionate care.
Together, we can make a lasting difference—one community at a time. @Babarraodr#APPNA#APPNA2026 #HomeFirst#DrBabarRao#NationalHealthcareDay#FreeClinics#FoodPantry#CommunityHealth#PhysicianLeadership#APPNAChapters #ServingCommunities
🎥❤️ Hear from Past APPNA President (2025) Dr. Humeraa Qamar and her husband, Dr. Asad Qamar!
Together, they share why they're looking forward to Saturday Night Dinner & Entertainment and what makes APPNA so special for them and their family.
🎉 We look forward to seeing you at future APPNA events!
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #APPNAFamily #FamilyFriendly#SaturdayNight#MakingMemories#PhysicianLeadership#Community
🎥❤️ What keeps members coming back to APPNA year after year?
When Dr. Fouzia Arain asked Dr. Naveed Zafar about his APPNA Summer Convention experience, his answer was simple: reconnecting with friends. 🤝
From lifelong friendships to meaningful conversations and unforgettable memories, APPNA is more than a convention—it's a family reunion for physicians from around the world.
Thank you, Dr. Naveed Zafar, for sharing what makes APPNA so special!
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #APPNAFamily #Friendship#Networking#PhysicianLeadership#MakingMemories
🎓✨ Education. Innovation. Excellence. ✨🎓
Hear from Dr. Danish Bhatti—APPNA CME Chair, Chair of the Educational Advisory Council, and Healthcare Innovation Task Force Member—as he shares why this year's APPNA Summer Convention CME was an incredible success! 🚀🩺
From cutting-edge medical education and AI to expert speakers and engaging discussions, APPNA continues to empower physicians at every stage of their careers.
👏 Thank you, Dr. Bhatti, for your leadership and dedication to advancing medical education!
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #CME#MedicalEducation#HealthcareInnovation#AI#PhysicianLeadership#LifelongLearning
🎥✨ Hear from Dr. Afzaal Malhi!
Dr. Afzaal Malhi, Treasurer of the APPNA New York Chapter, shares his experience with APPNA and why being part of this incredible organization has been so meaningful.
From lifelong friendships and professional growth to serving the community and reconnecting at the Annual Convention, discover why APPNA continues to bring physicians together year after year.
🤝 Join the community. Build lasting connections. Experience APPNA.
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #APPNAFamily #Networking#PhysicianLeadership#Community#NewYorkChapter
🎤✨ Hear from Dr. Samina Qureshi, Chair of the APPNA Advocacy Committee!
From serving as a speaker, moderator, and MC for Cultural Night, Dr. Qureshi shares why the APPNA Summer Meeting is an experience you don't want to miss.
Passionate about advocating for APPNA members and strengthening our physician community, she encourages everyone to get involved, build connections, and become part of the APPNA family. 🤝❤️
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #Advocacy#PhysicianLeadership#Community#Networking#APPNAFamily #GetInvolved
👨👩👧👦💙 Listen to Zeshan Shah, Past President of the APPNA Alliance Committee, as he shares his journey, accomplishments, and involvement with APPNA. ✨
APPNA is more than an organization for physicians—it's a community for the entire family. From spouses to children, there's a place for everyone to connect, grow, and create lasting memories together. ❤️
#APPNA#APPNAFamily #APPNAAlliance #PhysicianFamily#Community#Leadership#GetInvolved#APPNA2026
❤️🤝 For the DMC Class of 2021, the APPNA Summer Convention is more than an event—it's a reunion, a celebration, and a chance to reconnect with lifelong friends. 🩺✨
Hear why they keep coming back year after year and why APPNA feels like family! 🎥🌴
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #DMC2021#APPNAFamily #Reconnect#ConventionMemories
🤖👏 Congratulations to APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao on an outstanding presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology in New York, where he spoke on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology.
Dr. Rao continues to demonstrate APPNA's commitment to innovation by sharing his expertise on how AI is advancing patient care, research, and the future of dermatology.
We're proud to see APPNA leadership contributing to conversations that are shaping the future of medicine. Congratulations on a successful presentation!
#APPNA#APPNA2026 #DrBabarRao#ArtificialIntelligence#Dermatology#MedicalInnovation#HealthcareTechnology#PhysicianLeadership#AAD
🧠🎥 Hear from Dr. Sadiq Naveed!
Dr. Sadiq Naveed, RESA Chair and CME Psychiatry Speaker, reflects on his experience at the APPNA 49th Annual Convention—from the outstanding Psychiatry CME sessions and the highly successful AI & Innovation Summit to reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the country.
APPNA is where education, innovation, networking, and community come together.
✨ Keep learning. Keep connecting. Keep joining APPNA events! @SadiqNaveed#APPNA#APPNA2026 #APPNAConvention #Psychiatry#CME#AI#Innovation#MedicalEducation#Networking#APPNAFamily
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