Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America New Jersey Chapter
About Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America New Jersey Chapter
Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering scientific development and education in the field of medicine and to delivering better health care, irrespective of race, color, creed, or gender. APPNA saves lives and relieves suffering through its participation in medical relief and other charitable activities both at home and abroad. Established in 1976, APPNA is one of the largest ethnic medical societies in North America representing more than 12,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent serving across the United States and Canada.
As a part of constitution we are committed to support medical education and research. To form a peer group for support and career development of physicians of Pakistani origin in New Jersey. To facilitate better understanding and relations amongst Pakistani physicians and people of New Jersey. To help in the orientation and adjustment of medical students and medical school graduates from Pakistan entering the US medical system in New Jersey by a variety of manners, including development of a mentoring program. To cooperate with medical schools and hospitals in Pakistan in ongoing continuing medical education by arranging lecture tours, conferences and workshops and to participate in medical relief and other charitable activities both in Pakistan and in North America.
Locations
Primary Office Location
20 Ravenswood Lane Scotch Plains NJ 07076
(201) 697-2980
