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About APPNA Membership

  • All annual-type memberships will expire on December 31st, regardless of when the membership was approved.
  • Membership Applications must be completed in their entirety unless otherwise specified. Inaccurate information, missing information, and/ or incorrect supporting documentation will delay processing and can result in a denied application.
  • All Membership Applications are subject to review, verification, and final approval by the Membership Coordinator and Membership Committee.
  • APPNA Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason.
  • APPNA Membership will be suspended for a criminal conviction by a court of law or a disciplinary action by the Licensing Authority resulting in revocation of medical licensure.

APPNA Membership Types

Lifetime Membership (voting): $1,875

  • Membership Eligibility: A graduate from a medical, osteopathic, or dental school in Pakistan or of Pakistani descent and a graduate from a medical, osteopathic, or dental school anywhere in the world. You must hold a current un-revoked medical license in North America OR be employed in Academics, Research, or Management in North America.
  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – a copy of your current unrevoked medical license in North America OR current written proof of employment in Academics, Research, or Management in North America.
  • Association Benefits: Lifetime Member benefits include voting in the annual elections, serving on committees/ task forces of the Association, and eligibility to hold office in the Association. Lifetime Members can attend both national and international events held by the Association and participate in pre-registration. Lifetime Members are exempt from paying registration fees at meetings held in North America.

Annual Membership (voting-eligible): $125

  • Membership Eligibility: A graduate from a medical, osteopathic, or dental school in Pakistan or of Pakistani descent and a graduate from a medical, osteopathic, or dental school anywhere in the world. You must hold a current un-revoked medical license in North America OR be employed in Academics, Research, or Management in North America.
  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – a copy of your current unrevoked medical license in North America OR current written proof of employment in Academics, Research, or Management in North America.
  • Association Benefits: Annual Member benefits include voting eligibility in the annual elections, serving on committees/ task forces of the Association, and eligibility to hold office in the Association. Annual Members can attend both national and international events held by the Association and participate in pre-registration.

Affiliate Membership (non-voting): $62.50

  • Membership Eligibility: A physician of non-Pakistani descent residing in North America.
  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – a copy of your current unrevoked medical license in North America.
  • Association Benefits: Affiliate Member benefits include serving on committees/ task forces of the Association, and participating in all activities. Affiliate Members can attend both national and international events held by the Association and participate in pre-registration.

Associate Membership (non-voting): $25

  • Membership Eligibility: A non-physician employed in human sciences or healthcare.
  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – written proof of employment in human sciences or healthcare from your employer.
  • Association Benefits: Associate Members benefits include serving on committees/ task forces of the Association, and participating in all activities. Associate Members can attend both national and international events held by the Association and participate in pre-registration.

Physician-in-Training Membership (non-voting)

  • Membership Eligibility: A medical, osteopathic, or dental graduate currently participating in an approved training program in North America.

  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – a currently signed contract letter.

  • Association Benefits: Physician-in-Training Member benefits include a dues-exempt membership and attendance at national and international events held by the Association with participation in pre-registration.

Student Membership (non-voting)

  • Membership Eligibility: A current student of Pakistani descent enrolled in a medical or osteopathic college in North America.
  • Membership Requirements: A completed APPNA Membership Application with supporting documentation – a current enrollment letter from your medical or osteopathic college in North America.
  • Association Benefits: Student Member benefits include a dues-exempt membership and attendance at both national and international events held by the Association with participation in pre-registration.

Emeritus Membership (non-voting)

  • Membership Eligibility: A retired physician of APPNA.
  • Membership Requirements: You must be a current APPNA member to qualify.
  • Association Benefits: Emeritus Member benefits include a dues-exempt membership, serving on committees/ task forces of the Association, and participating in all activities. Emeritus Members can attend both national and international events held by the Association and participate in pre-registration.

Non-member Resources

If you do not meet the criteria for an APPNA Membership, please visit the Component Society page. Alumni Associations and Regional Chapters are great resources for college-specific and location-specific memberships, events, and more!

For both incoming as well as established young physicians, the Young Physicians Committee has multiple resources including assistance during residency match and SOAP, professional networking, in-person and online mentorship, and a Visa Helpline.