Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (DMV Chapter)
The APPNA DMV Chapter is a non-profit organization whose members are Physicians that are residents of Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia . They and their families endeavor to contribute to the well-being of the community through their scientific, medical, cultural and philanthropic actions. APPNA is a national organization with chapters in many states.
Hamza Rana, MD
President, APPNA DMV
Dear APPNA DMV Members,
Assalam-o-Alaikum and warm greetings,
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as President of the APPNA DMV Chapter. I am deeply grateful to our members for the trust you have placed in me, and I look forward to working alongside each of you as we continue to strengthen, grow our chapter and advance our shared goals.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our immediate past President and previous executive teams for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to APPNA DMV. I am also fortunate to be supported by an outstanding executive team this year - an engaged, diverse, and highly committed group of volunteers who are united by a shared vision of service and excellence.
APPNA DMV represents much more than an organization - it is a community built on service, collaboration, and mutual respect. As we move forward, unity, transparency, and open communication will be central to our approach. Establishing fair, consistent, and transparent processes in accordance with our bylaws will serve as guiding principles for all chapter activities, appointments, and decision-making.
Our focus this year will include increasing member engagement, expanding educational and professional development opportunities, strengthening advocacy efforts, and enhancing our impact through social welfare and disaster relief initiatives. We are also committed to fostering meaningful involvement of our Next Generation physicians and medical students, who represent the future of APPNA. I’m pleased to share that APPNA DMV is launching the APPNA DMV NextGen initiative, focused on engaging medical students, residents, fellows and early career physicians in our region. This initiative is intended to create meaningful opportunities for mentorship, professional development, leadership, advocacy and community service- while strengthening the connection between our current members and the next generation of physician leaders.
APPNA DMV is strongest when its members are involved. I encourage you to take an active role, whether through volunteering, serving on a committee, attending events, or sharing your ideas and suggestions. Your participation is essential to the success of our chapter.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and dedication to APPNA DMV. I look forward to an inspiring and productive year ahead as we move forward together in unity.
Regards,
Hamza Rana, MD
President, APPNA DMV Chapter
OUR VISION
As a professional, nonpolitical, equal opportunity organization which promotes excellence in healthcare, research, education, and humanitarian activities, our Vision is to further the mission of APPNA by increasing the networking opportunities among members, foster education of latest scientific development and education in the field of medicine and delivery of better healthcare. We also aim to encourage medical education and delivery of better health care in Pakistan and strive to educate and inform local political leaders in problems confronted by the medical community in general and Pakistani-American physicians in particular.
Goals and Objectives
APPNA DMV members serve in various community organizations, free clinics and collaborate with national and international organizations on projects impacting the wellbeing of the community locally, nationally and internationally. Below are a few objectives of our chapter.
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To support medical education and research
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To form a peer group for support and career development of physicians of Pakistani origin in the DMV
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To facilitate better understanding and relations amongst Pakistani physicians/community and people of the DMV
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To institute mechanisms for cooperation with other medical organizations in the DMV
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To help in the orientation and adjustment of medical students and medical school graduates from Pakistan entering the US medical system in the DMV by a variety of manners, including the development of a mentoring program
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To cooperate with medical schools and hospitals in Pakistan in ongoing continuing medical education by arranging lecture tours, conferences and workshops
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To participate in medical relief and other charitable activities both in Pakistan and in North America
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To advocate for political issues affecting our profession and human rights
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To expose our youth to the political system as well as involve them in charitable work and other activities
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To promote creative endeavours in our community
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To arrange social events in the local community to improve awareness in our younger generation
Please help support APPNA DMV in any capacity you can! Your financial contributions are tax-deductible and help us support and raise funds for various charitable causes throughout the year and beyond. Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
Email us at
Email: info@appnadmv.org
Tel: +1-410-409-5057
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
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