Association of Pakistani Descent Physicians of North America, representing more than 15,000 physicians of Pakistani descent serving across the USA and Canada.
APPNA condemns disparaging remarks of Khwaja Mohammad Asif, Pakistan Minister for Defense about overseas Pakistanis, demands apology. Requests Honorable Prime Minister
@cmshehbaz
to reconsider Mr. Asif’s position in the cabinet.
We are pleased to inform that over 600 Pakistani graduates have matched this year. This data is voluntarily provided by matched applicants and there is a possibility that this does not represent 100% of all matched applicants as some could not have filled in the form.
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Dear Members and Community,
It has come to our attention that there is distressing news about the potential invalidation of USMLE scores for some Pakistani students, stemming from concerns about anomalous exam performance. APPNA stands firm in condemning any form of anomalous
The bombing of a hospital in Gaza is most condemnable and a war crime. It must be investigated by the United Nations Organization for fixing responsibility and bringing perpetrators to justice.
326 Pakistani medical graduates matched with United States’
@acgme
accredited residency programs for academic year 2022; APPNA has been helping these young doctors get visas so that they can start their training on time. So far, 179 visas have been approved.
@ECFMG_IMG
The gift of eyesight is truly priceless. The
#APPNA_CorneaProgram
has so far sent more than 6000 corneas to 🇵🇰 & 🇦🇫 for restoring vision of blind patients. Today
#APPNA
members donated another $183,000 at an online fundraiser to add to the more than $1.8 million already spent.
APPNA letter to PM
@CMShehbaz
regarding the imposition of a whopping $950 (approx) federal excise duty on air fares between Pakistan and North America.
In little over an hour, APPNA
@APPNA
raised over $365,000 for the earthquake victims of
#Turkiye
in a Zoom meeting of its members. Thank you 🇹🇷 Ambassador
@HMuratMercan
and 🇵🇰 Ambassador
@Masood__Khan
for joining the meeting.
The Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (
#APPNA
) is a non-political organization. We did not host or endorse any political activity during our recently concluded 47th Annual Summer Convention at Washington DC. Any reports to the contrary are highly
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Official account of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), largest professional democratic organization of Pakistani diaspora in the world.
Dear Mr. Afridi
@afridijalil
,
Your comment is highly irresponsible, baseless and slanderous. APPNA as an organization did not host or endorse any political activity at the hotel where our annual convention was held. The said event was not hosted by APPNA. We ask you to verify the
APPNA’s statement regarding the issue of Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)
@pmc_org
’s accreditation with the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
APPNA is fully engaged with
@StateDept
in regards to visa issues for young physicians. The State is working on it and we hope to have a resolution soon.
We can never ever repay the debt of gratitude owed to the men & women in uniform who make the ultimate sacrifice but we can all do our symbolic bit though.
@APPNA
’s very small token of help for the families of martyrs of the
#Peshawar
Police Lines terrorist attack.
@APPNA
echoes the World Health Organization
@WHO
’s call for immediate active protection of civilians and healthcare in Gaza. International humanitarian law must be abided by, which means healthcare must be actively protected and never targeted.
Congratulations to the new members of APPNA Board of Directors:
Dr. Qazi Kamal Haider (Sind Med College)
Dr. Aftab Khan (King Edward Med College)
Dr. Tayyib Rana (West Virginia Univ Med School)
Dr. Talha Siddiqui (Dow Med college)
APPNA convention will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Dallas, Texas from July 4-9, 2023.
APPNA convention will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Dallas, Texas from July 4-9, 2023
More info:
#appna
#appnaconvention2023
#pakistanidoctorsusacanada
Conveyed heartiest congratulations to Dr. M. Asif Mohiuddin
@MAsifMohiuddin
, 2024 President for Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America
@APPNA
, the biggest Pakistani diaspora organisation. Our deep appreciation to Dr. Arshad Rehan
@spaelanay
also, for his
APPNA, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America, is the largest democratic professional organization of Pakistani diaspora anywhere in the world.
#APPNA
considers the matter of Pakistan Medical Commission
@pmc_org
’s accreditation with WFME
@wfmeorg
deserving of utmost importance and urgency. We are in constant touch with the PMC in this regard.
Dear
@nayadaurpk_urdu
,
Your comment is highly irresponsible, baseless and slanderous. APPNA as an organization did not host or endorse any political activity at the hotel where our annual convention was held. The said event was not hosted by APPNA. We ask you to verify the facts
امریکہ میں پاکستانی ڈاکٹروں کی سب سے بڑی تنظیم APPNA نے اپنے سالانہ کنونشن میں PTI کے لیڈران کو بلا کر تقاریر کروائیں،کیا APPNA تحریک انصاف کا بیانیہ امریکا میں آگے بڑھا رہی ہے؟
@FarazDarvesh
@APPNA
Healthcare professionals should be at the forefront of efforts to facilitate disabled persons. Notice must be taken of staff at
#BolanMedColl
& Coll of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan reportedly creating hinderances for a motivated doctor with disability.
Please JOIN the APPNA COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEBINAR
Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 5pm EST
Click on the link below to join the webinar:
#appna
#appna2020
#appnacovid19
APPNA 45th annual summer convention July 13th-17th, 2022. Join us for state-of-the-art CME lectures, insightful social forums and wonderful entertainment.
We can never ever repay the debt of gratitude owed to the men & women in uniform who make the ultimate sacrifice but we can all do our symbolic bit though.
@APPNA
’s very small token of help for the families of martyrs of the
#Peshawar
Police Lines terrorist attack.
Please join APPNA SWDRC during this blessed month to help deserving communities in Pakistan and USA. APPNA is already distributing food/Ration packs worth of $70,000 in various areas of Pakistan and USA in collaboration with our partner organizations including Saylani Welfare