APPNA NJ began 2026 with renewed purpose, commitment and a streamlined vision to enable meaningful service.

We are dedicated to further our chapter’s efforts in

1.⁠ ⁠Meaningful community engagement through revitalization of the APPNA NJ Free Clinic initiative, now evolving to include mobile clinic to reach underserved communities through collaboration with ICNA. At the same time, we are working towards building a sustainable local care mode by raising funds and building partnerships for a better clinic experience in New Jersey.

2.⁠ ⁠We want to support our future physician work force. APPNA NJ is working to expand resident and trainee mentorship opportunities and improving access to reliable guidance which can be transformative in shaping future leaders in medicine. As part of this effort, we have developed a live database of physicians willing to host students for clinical observerships, while also collaborating with central APPNA to help facilitate meaningful placement opportunities.

3.⁠ ⁠Seeking third party partnerships. Last year we partnered with The Pakistan Stroke Initiative, an organization that is helping with improving stroke care in Pakistan, we will continue to build on this relationship reflecting our commitment to advancing healthcare access and medical infrastructure.in Pakistan. Similarly, we continue to support TAKMIL , an organization that is working to improve education for our out of school children in Pakistan.

This year, we are proud to host the APPNA Spring Meeting 2026, an opportunity to welcome colleagues from across the country and showcase New Jersey’s tradition of excellence, collaboration, and hospitality.

I am grateful for the dedication of our members, volunteers, and community partners, and I look forward to all that we will achieve in the year ahead.

With warm regards,
Amina Saqib, MD
President, APPNA NJ