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APPNA has embarked on 2012 with a concrete set of goals driven by our aspiration for channeling our energies, to ensure that we improve APPNA in as many ways as possible, because we believe in giving back to our organization that has given us so much.  I am pleased to tell you that we have already made long strides in the vast majority of goals set forth. 

I genuinely believe our organization of a few thousand members can create much more good than any other organization of Pakistani origin.  An ideal that both APPNA and the United States share is the belief that one’s success is only meaningful if one does something with it. This can be seen through our efforts in helping our local communities by offering free clinics, through our members serving as volunteers in state boards, soup kitchens, and through our assistance to victims of hurricanes and tornadoes across the country. 

We have continually pursued our mission to facilitate every single eligible graduate from any medical school in Pakistan, aspiring to join residency programs in the U.S. We have persisted in our efforts to cement our relationship with the State Department to streamline the J-1 visa issuing process.I am thankful to the White House, for giving us the opportunity to voice our efforts by partnering with our leaders to continue building a greater America.  Every person has the ability to make a positive impact in this world.  We have more than 3000 such members, and each looks forward to hold a hand that leads them forward in a partnership to greatness. This is our home and we will give it our best. 

I would be remiss not to recognize the abundant APPNA members, especially female physicians, who are diligently supporting humanitarian efforts throughout the US and Pakistan, such as volunteering in women’s shelters, mentoring to young women in their communities, along with taking steps to improve education and alleviate poverty in Pakistan.

Saima Zafar MD FACC FASE