Presidents of APPNA
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| Humeraa Qamar, MD 2025 |
Asif Mohiuddin, MD 2024 |
Arshad Rehan, MBBS 2023 |
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| Haroon Durrani, MD 2022 |
Rizwan Khalid, MD 2021 |
Ghazala Naheed Usmani, MD 2020 |
 Naseem A. Shekhani, MD 2019 |
 Iqbal Zafar Hamid, MD 2018 |
 Sajid Chaudhary, MD 2017 |
 M. Nasar Qureshi, MD 2016 |
 Mubasher E. Rana, MD 2015 |
 Asif M. Rehman, MD 2014 |
 Javed Suleman, MD 2013 |
 Saima Zafar, MD 2012 |
 Manzoor A. Tariq, MD 2011 |
 Zeelaf B. Munir, MD 2010 |
 Shabbir H. Safdar, MD 1999 |
 Durdana Gilani, MD 1998 |
 Shaukat H. Khan, MD 1997 |
 M. Mushtaq Sharif, MD 1996 |
 Waheed Akbar, MD 1995 |
 M. Khalid Riaz, MD 1993–1994 |
 Parvez Ilyas Shah, MD 1992–1993 |
 Mushtaq A. Khan, MD 1991–1992 |
 Arif Muslim, MD 1990–1991 |
 Arif A. Toor, MD 1989–1990 |
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 Zaheer G. Ahmed, MD 1977-1979 |
 Kamil Muzaffar, MD 1979-1980 |
 M. Ayub Khan Ommaya, MD 1980-1982 |
 S. Amjad Hussain, MD 1982-1983 |
 Amanullah Khan, MD 1983-1984 |
 M. Aslam Malik, MD 1984-1985 |
 Ikram Ullah Khan, MD 1985-1986 |
 Hassan Imam Bukhari, MD 1986-1987 |
 Nasim Ashraf, MD 1987-1988 |
 M. Murtaza Arain, MD 1988-1989 |
Presidents of APPNA
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| Babar Ro, MD 2026 |
Humeraa Qamar, MD 2025 |
Asif Mohiuddin, MD 2024 |
Arshad Rehan, MBBS 2023 |
Haroon Durrani, MD 2022 |
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| Rizwan Khalid, MD 2021 |
Ghazala Naheed Usmani, MD 2020 |
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| Naseem A. Shekhani, MD 2019 |
Iqbal Zafar Hamid, MD 2018 |
Sajid Chaudhary, MD 2017 |
M. Nasar Qureshi, MD 2016 |
Mubasher E. Rana, MD 2015 |
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| Asif M. Rehman, MD 2014 |
Javed Suleman, MD 2013 |
Saima Zafar, MD 2012 |
Manzoor A. Tariq, MD 2011 |
Zeelaf B. Munir, MD 2010 |
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| Syed Abdus Samad, MD 2009 |
Mahmood Alam, MD 2008 |
Nadeem A. Kazi, MD 2007 |
Abdul Rashid Piracha, MD 2006 |
Hussain G. Malik, MD 2005 |
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| Omar Taimor Atiq, MD 2004 |
Rana Akbar, MD 2003 |
Mohammad Suleman, MD 2002 |
Riaz M. Chaudhry, MD 2001 |
M. Javed Akhtar, MD 2000 |
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| Shabbir H. Safdar, MD 1999 |
Durdana Gilani, MD 1998 |
Shaukat H. Khan, MD 1997 |
M. Mushtaq Sharif, MD 1996 |
Waheed Akbar, MD 1995 |
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| M. Khalid Riaz, MD 1993–1994 |
Parvez Ilyas Shah, MD 1992–1993 |
Mushtaq A. Khan, MD 1991–1992 |
Arif Muslim, MD 1990–1991 |
Arif A. Toor, MD 1989–1990 |
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| Zaheer G. Ahmed, MD 1977-1979 |
Kamil Muzaffar, MD 1979-1980 |
M. Ayub Khan Ommaya, MD 1980-1982 |
S. Amjad Hussain, MD 1982-1983 |
Amanullah Khan, MD 1983-1984 |
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| M. Aslam Malik, MD 1984-1985 |
Ikram Ullah Khan, MD 1985-1986 |
Hassan Imam Bukhari, MD 1986-1987 |
Nasim Ashraf, MD 1987-1988 |
M. Murtaza Arain, MD 1988-1989 |
2014
- Inauguration of APPNA Foundation.
2011
- APPNA Hepatitis C Initiative started.
- APPNA helped establish a bone marrow registry for Southeast Asians and held a National Bone Marrow Registry Drive.
- APPNA CARES Clinic Day (ACCD) celebrated nationwide with free medical exams and flu vaccines.
- Free APPNA Clinics established in MO, AL, NC, GA, and CA.
- APPNA joined the American Medical Association (AMA) Specialty & Service Society Caucus (SSS).
2010
- Over $1.3 million raised for Pakistan flood relief.
- APPNA National Health Care Day initiated.
- APPNA Facebook Page launched.
2009
- First Canadian Chapter established.
- CME Desk created; ACCME accreditation renewed.
- Two international CME meetings held (Alaska & Australia/New Zealand).
- Annual summer meeting in San Francisco.
2008
- Ayub Omaya Scholarship launched.
- First APPNA Community Health Clinic inaugurated.
- First Young Physician Research Assembly held in Lahore.
- Tele-health Pilot Project launched in District Mardan.
2007
- APPNA MERIT Project launched.
- 7 health & educational facilities inaugurated across NWFP and Kashmir.
- Summer meeting registration exceeded 1,000 for the first time.
- Relief provided to Sindh flood victims.
- APPNA Community Center established in Westmont, IL.
2006
- Major relief and rehab operations after 2005 Earthquake.
- Full-time Executive Director appointed.
- Updated APPNA Directory published.
2005
- Relief provided to Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans.
- Over $2 million raised for Pakistan’s earthquake victims.
2004
- Constitution and Bylaws amended; name changed to Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (APPNA).
- APPNA QISSA launched.
- Presidents of BMANA & AAPI addressed APPNA members at the Washington D.C. meeting.
- Young Physicians Committee established.
- Young Pakistani Physicians Resource Center (YPPRC) created.
- Committee on Advocacy and Legislative Affairs established.
- Executive Director position created.
- APPNA Cytogenetic Laboratory established in Karachi.
- APPNA assisted tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
2002
- APPNA Young Physicians Task Force established.
2001
- APPNA condemned the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
2000
- First APPNA Journal published.
1998
- NAMA recognized as an APPNA Component Society.
1997
- APPNA, SIH, and NOOR Foundation co-sponsored HDFNA to promote literacy, health, and economic development.
1996
- Resource Center created to assist physicians in training with placements and visa issues.
1994
- Sindh Medical College Alumni Association joined APPNA (first Executive Council expansion).
- Constitution amended to include Regional Chapters & Physicians-In-Training as Component Societies, define committee roles, and shift office terms to fiscal year.
- Washington/Baltimore became the first Component Society chapter.
1993
- SAYA (Society of APPNA’s Young Adults) organized.
1992
- APPNA purchased central office property in Westmont, IL.
- Proposal introduced to include North American graduates of Pakistani descent.
- Steering Committee for Residents formed.
- Professional accounting system created.
- Health Professionals Reauthorization Act passed—ushering USMLE and equal licensing for foreign medical graduates.
1989
- APPNA endorsed Imran Khan’s Cancer Hospital.
- CAPPNA organized.
- Youth Forum formed.
- PakPAC registered as APPNA’s political arm.
1988
- APPNA SEHAT primary health care project launched for rural Pakistan.
1986
- Chicago accepted as permanent APPNA headquarters.
- Office moved to Downers Grove, IL.
- Joint session with international physician organizations formed the Alliance of International Medical Graduates.
1981
- Present constitution adopted during the Chicago summer meeting.
1980
- First APPNA meeting in Pakistan held at Hotel Intercontinental, Karachi.
1978
- First formal USA meeting held in Dearborn, Michigan.
1977
- APPNA formally incorporated.
1976
- First plenary session held at Hyatt Regency Dearborn with ~20 physicians.
2014
- Inauguration of APPNA Foundation.
2011
- APPNA Hepatitis C Initiative started.
- APPNA helped establish a bone marrow registry for Southeast Asians and held a National Bone Marrow Registry Drive.
- APPNA CARES Clinic Day (ACCD) celebrated nationwide with free medical exams and flu vaccines.
- Free APPNA Clinics established in MO, AL, NC, GA, and CA.
- APPNA joined the American Medical Association (AMA) Specialty & Service Society Caucus (SSS).
2010
- Over $1.3 million raised for Pakistan flood relief.
- APPNA National Health Care Day initiated.
- APPNA Facebook Page launched.
2009
- First Canadian Chapter established.
- CME Desk created; ACCME accreditation renewed.
- Two international CME meetings held (Alaska & Australia/New Zealand).
- Annual summer meeting in San Francisco.
2008
- Ayub Omaya Scholarship launched.
- First APPNA Community Health Clinic inaugurated.
- First Young Physician Research Assembly held in Lahore.
- Tele-health Pilot Project launched in District Mardan.
2007
- APPNA MERIT Project launched.
- 7 health & educational facilities inaugurated across NWFP and Kashmir.
- Summer meeting registration exceeded 1,000 for the first time.
- Relief provided to Sindh flood victims.
- APPNA Community Center established in Westmont, IL.
2006
- Major relief and rehab operations after 2005 Earthquake.
- Full-time Executive Director appointed.
- Updated APPNA Directory published.
2005
- Relief provided to Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans.
- Over $2 million raised for Pakistan’s earthquake victims.
2004
- Constitution and Bylaws amended; name changed to Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (APPNA).
- APPNA QISSA launched.
- Presidents of BMANA & AAPI addressed APPNA members at the Washington D.C. meeting.
- Young Physicians Committee established.
- Young Pakistani Physicians Resource Center (YPPRC) created.
- Committee on Advocacy and Legislative Affairs established.
- Executive Director position created.
- APPNA Cytogenetic Laboratory established in Karachi.
- APPNA assisted tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
2002
- APPNA Young Physicians Task Force established.
2001
- APPNA condemned the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
2000
- First APPNA Journal published.
1998
- NAMA recognized as an APPNA Component Society.
1997
- APPNA, SIH, and NOOR Foundation co-sponsored HDFNA to promote literacy, health, and economic development.
1996
- Resource Center created to assist physicians in training with placements and visa issues.
1994
- Sindh Medical College Alumni Association joined APPNA (first Executive Council expansion).
- Constitution amended to include Regional Chapters & Physicians-In-Training as Component Societies, define committee roles, and shift office terms to fiscal year.
- Washington/Baltimore became the first Component Society chapter.
1993
- SAYA (Society of APPNA’s Young Adults) organized.
1992
- APPNA purchased central office property in Westmont, IL.
- Proposal introduced to include North American graduates of Pakistani descent.
- Steering Committee for Residents formed.
- Professional accounting system created.
- Health Professionals Reauthorization Act passed—ushering USMLE and equal licensing for foreign medical graduates.
1989
- APPNA endorsed Imran Khan’s Cancer Hospital.
- CAPPNA organized.
- Youth Forum formed.
- PakPAC registered as APPNA’s political arm.
1988
- APPNA SEHAT primary health care project launched for rural Pakistan.
1986
- Chicago accepted as permanent APPNA headquarters.
- Office moved to Downers Grove, IL.
- Joint session with international physician organizations formed the Alliance of International Medical Graduates.
1981
- Present constitution adopted during the Chicago summer meeting.
1980
- First APPNA meeting in Pakistan held at Hotel Intercontinental, Karachi.
1978
- First formal USA meeting held in Dearborn, Michigan.
1977
- APPNA formally incorporated.
1976
- First plenary session held at Hyatt Regency Dearborn with ~20 physicians.
