APPNA President's Message |
My dear APPNA family,
Assalam Alaikum,
Ramzan Mubarak.
APPNA social work is a true reflection of the spirit of Ramzan. May Allah accept our prayers, charity and other good deeds in this holy month. Please consider giving your Zakat and donations through APPNA to various food pantries in USA and Pakistan as well. Please support our projects such as cornea donation, water pumps and welfare projects.
Life can be so unpredictable and fragile. It is with a deep sense of loss that I share the news of Dr. Khalid Manzoor. A young physician, graduate of NMU 2000 who died due to MVA while driving to Oklahoma City to attend our spring meeting. We are all saddened by his loss and share the grief of the family and pray to Allah to rest his soul in peace and grant him heavens. Ameen.
The best way to value and honor our Pakistani Physician community is to remain dedicated to the mission and vision of APPNA. I am very proud to share that this year Spring meeting was a great success. I am truly thankful to the local host Committee headed by Dr. Sanaullah as Chair, Dr. Faisal Wasi as Co-Chair and Dr. Naeem Tahirkheli as Advisor and entire Host Committee for their selfless hard work. This APPNA Spring Meeting will go into the archives of our history as one of the most attended, most successful and most profitable. The Saturday banquet was attended by almost 1000 guests with Governor Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt as chief guest. Other notable guests included Surgeon General of Pakistan Lt General Nigar Johar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia & Pakistan Affairs Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lesslie C. Viguerie, Consul General of Pakistan Houston Abrar Hashmi, Oklahoma House Majority leader Congressman Jon Echols, State Senator George Young and Mayor of Oklahoma City David Holt.
All events in Spring Meeting were sold out, these included "Aik Shaam watan key naam" on Friday where attendees were wearing traditional attires and food stalls offered various dishes from different Provinces of Pakistan.
Other activities included Colon Cancer Awareness Walk, Social Forums and very popular and superhit Pakistani Food Street outside the hotel.
We were able to generate revenue of over $750,000 with sponsorship of over $390,000 and with profit of over $250,000. I can assure the membership that APPNA’s leadership will utilize these funds for charity, social work and for educational purposes.
I promised you all that I will try my best to involve younger generation in APPNA, and I am very pleased to share that this year at the spring meeting over 70% attendees were young graduates and many of them were attending first ever APPNA event.
This is very encouraging and a reflection of the confidence and trust our young generation has in APPNA. I can assure you that as long we continue to deliver excellence in social welfare, academics, advocacy and mentoring, our young generation will stay engaged in APPNA for years to come.
Summer convention registration is now open. We are expecting this will also be a sold out event. Please register at your earliest convenience.
May you all have a blessed Ramzan!
Looking forward to see you all in summer meeting.
Long live APPNA!
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Appointment of Dr. Asif Rehman as Advisor to President of Azad Kashmir
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Dr. Omar Taimoor Atiq as the President-elect of the American College of Physicians (ACP)
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APPNA 45th Annual Convention
July 13-17, 2022
Harrah's Atlantic City, New Jersey
On behalf of the APPNA 45th Annual Convention host committee, I would like to invite you and your family to attend the spectacular APPNA Convention, which will be held at the Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey from July 13-17 2022. With its sophisticated Marina setting and infinite roster of world-class resort amenities, Harrahs Resort has become the Premiere Atlantic City destination.
I am very excited to say it’s the first time in APPNA history to have a summer convention in New Jersey/Pennsylvania State. This will be APPNA’s 45th annual convention and we are bringing a very exciting and informative action-packed program.
Along with Traditional CME, we will have a few hands-on workshops geared towards introducing attendees to novel concepts in medicine. Our main theme this year is mental health and well-being along with mental health awareness walk. There will be several programs for the youth, young adults, and young physicians.
For the convenience of members and their guests, more than 250 well-known exhibitors will be showcasing their products with a strong buying capacity. Healthcare, Advocacy, Social Forums, Charity Projects, Networking, Camaraderie, and world-class entertainment are just a few of the highlights to mention.
Over 5000 physicians and their families from across the globe will attend this meeting. The host committee is working very hard to make it a family-friendly meeting with something for everyone.
We, the host committee are looking forward to welcoming you all here in Atlantic City for a very successful APPNA convention.
Shehla Siddiqui, MD
Chair Host Committee
APPNA 45th Annual Convention 2022
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APPNA COVID Efforts & Social Welfare Projects |
APPNA providing Ramadan Food Packages to deserving communities.
-Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Mardan, KPK, Pakistan
APPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 deserving families in Khazada Dheri, District Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.
-Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
AAPPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 deserving families in village Bangul Rind, district Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan.
-Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Ghari Dupatta & Muzaffarabad, JK, Pakistan
APPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 deserving families in AJK, Pakistan.
-Saturday, April 9, 2022 - Kashmore, Pakistan
APPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 most deserving families in Kashmore, Pakistan.
It was sponsored by KEMCAANA, funds matched by APPNA and distribution performed by CDRS.
-Friday, April 8, 2022 - Asni, Rajanpur District, Pakistan
Friday April 8, 2022, APPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 most deserving families in different Bastis of Asni, Rajanpur District, Pakistan.
-Saturday, April 10, 2022 - Gandakha, District Jafarabad, Balochistan, Pakistan
APPNA provided Family Ration Packs to 100 deserving families in Gandakha, District Jafarabad, Balochistan, Pakistan.
APPNA ALONG WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING RAMADAN FOOD BOXES TO DESERVING COMMUNITIES IN RICHARDSON TX.
-Thursday March 24, 2022
APPNA in partnership with ICNA Relief distributed Ramadan Food Boxes to over 100 deserving families including orphans, single mothers with children and mostly to newly arrived Afghan refugee families.
This was a very successful event which was organized at a local hotel in Richardson, TX where over 100 newly arrived Afghan refugees have been temporarily staying. It was sponsored by KEMCAANA Dallas group, funds matched by APPNA and distribution performed by ICNA Relief. We deeply appreciate KEMCAANA Dallas group for the generous support.
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International Meeting
Jerusalem, Jordan & Egypt
March 4-13, 2022
SOLD OUT
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Spring Meeting 2022
Oklahoma, OK
March 24-27, 2022
SOLD OUT
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Annual Convention 2022
Atlantic City, NJ
July 13-17, 2022
Click here to register
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International Meeting
Iran
October 2022
SOLD OUT
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