About APPNA DMV
APPNA DMV has established a community health clinic for those in need of medical care. The clinic provides medical and dental services free of cost to all patients, irrespective of race, gender, nationality, religion, or insurance status.
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
Some Moments From Our Events
Meet The Team
Dr. Samia Piracha
President APPNA DMV
Samia Piracha, MD is a board-certified radiologist and partner at Fairfax Radiology Consultants. She specializes in women’s imaging and has been practicing in Northern Virginia and Maryland since 2006. Originally, Dr Piracha is from West Virginia and trained at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. In the past, she has served as APPNA DMV's Treasurer and Secretary and has been on multiple APPNA National committees. Dr Piracha's goal is to use the APPNA DMV platform to serve the community’s needs. She resides in Vienna, VA with her 3 children and husband and enjoys fitness and nutrition as well as travelling with her family.
Executive Council
Dr. Tariq Mahmood
Executive Director
Dr. Nadra Khan
Secretary
A graduate of the Allama Iqbal Medical College Class of 1983, Dr. Nadra Nasir Khan worked in Pakistan before moving to the US in 1997. She is board-certified in Hospital Medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. She currently works as a hospitalist physician at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She has been actively involved with the Association of Pakistani Physicians in North America (APPNA) and has served as a Treasurer for APPNA DMV. She has always been interested in philanthropic activities and has been involved in fundraising for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) and the Human Development Foundation (HDF) in the USA. She has been passionate about making a difference in the lives of underserved communities in Pakistan and the USA.
Dr. Rauf Cheema
Treasurer
Dr. Zubair Niazi
Immediate Past President
Council
Committees
CME
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Dr. Farooq Mohyuddhi
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Dr. Irfan Suleiman
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Dr. J. Hasnain
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Dr. Sadia Shafi
Social Work/Community Outreach Service
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Dr. Habib Chotani
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Dr. Talha Siddiqui
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Dr. Aisha Nasir
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Dr. Naheed Saleem
Communications/Website
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Dr. Rauf Cheema
Membership/Social Committee
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Dr. Aisha Nasir
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Dr. Mubashir Fazal
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Dr. Zubair Niazi
CABL
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Dr. Ashraf Sabahat
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Dr. Talha Siddiqui
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Dr. M Akbar
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Dr. Sohail Qarni
Publications
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Dr. Mubashir Fazal
Women's Services
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Dr. Reema Chaudri
Networking
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Dr. Khadija Alvi (students)
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Dr. Tariq Shahab
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Dr. Rashad Nayyar (trainees, post graduates)
Advocacy
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Dr. Abdul Piracha
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Dr. Tayyib Rana
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Dr. Talha Siddiqui
COVD-19 Task Force Chair
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Dr. Tayyib Rana
Some Moments From Our Events
District of Columbia
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Dr. Farooq Mohyuddhin
Maryland
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Dr. Faisal Bhinder
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Dr. Irfan Suleiman
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Dr. Irfan Saeed
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Dr. Sara Zeb
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Dr. Ahmed Nawaz
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Dr. Shabbar Hassain
Virginia
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Dr. Saba Nawab
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Dr. Yusuf Khan
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Dr. Khadija Alvi
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Dr. Salman Mufti
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Dr. Reema Chaudri
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Dr. Naheed Saleem
Current Board of Directors
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Dr. M. Choudry
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Dr. Zahid Butt
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Dr. H. Peracha
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Dr. M. Akbar
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Dr. Sohail Qarni
Advisors
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Dr. Atiya Khan
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Dr. Tayyib Rana
