About
The story of APPNA New Jersey — our purpose, our history, and the community we exist to serve.
— President's Message · 2026 —
“Together, we build bridges — between communities, between generations, and between the ideals we hold dear and the world we seek to create.”
Dr. Amina Saqib, MD
President, APPNA New Jersey Chapter — 2026
As we enter 2026, I am deeply honored to serve as President of the APPNA New Jersey Chapter — an organization that has been a cornerstone of our community for over two decades.
Since our founding in 2003, APPNA NJ has grown from a small gathering of Pakistani-American physicians into a powerful force for community upliftment, medical excellence, and charitable impact. Our free clinics have served thousands of patients who might otherwise have gone without care. Our scholarship programs have opened doors for the next generation of medical professionals. Our charitable initiatives have reached communities in need both here in New Jersey and across Pakistan.
But our work is more than medicine. It is about identity, belonging, and the enduring power of community. When we gather — whether at our annual gala, our medical symposia, or our community outreach events — we are not just colleagues. We are family.
This year, our priorities are clear: expand our free clinic network, deepen our mentorship pipeline for medical students, and strengthen our ties with the broader NJ healthcare community. We will also launch our new digital infrastructure to better serve our members and the communities we support.
To our members: thank you for your dedication, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to service. To our community: we are here for you.
Together, we heal. Together, we serve. Together, we advance.
Dr. Amina Saqib, MD
President, APPNA New Jersey Chapter — 2026, APPNA NJ 2026
Our Mission
Uniting Physicians.
Transforming Lives.
APPNA New Jersey exists to unite Pakistani-American physicians for the purpose of promoting medical excellence, serving our communities, and preserving our cultural identity.
When physicians come together with shared purpose, the impact on communities is profound and lasting.
Our Vision
“A world where every person has access to quality healthcare, and every physician can serve with purpose and pride.”
Medical Excellence
Promoting the highest standards of healthcare practice among our physician members.
Community Service
Free clinics, food drives, and charitable programs serving New Jersey communities.
Education
Mentoring the next generation through scholarships and physician guidance.
Cultural Connection
Celebrating our Pakistani heritage while building bridges within American society.
Our Journey
Chapter Founded
APPNA NJ established by dedicated Pakistani-American physicians in New Jersey.
Free Clinic Launch
First free medical clinic opens, serving uninsured patients in Central NJ.
Scholarship Program
Medical scholarship program launched for Pakistani-American students.
Ambulance Project
First ambulance donated to a rural hospital in Pakistan.
COVID Response
Rapid mobilization to provide PPE and telehealth support.
Flood Relief
Raised $250K+ for victims of the devastating Pakistan floods.
New Chapter
Dr. Amina Saqib elected President, launching next phase of growth.
The NJ Chapter
Built on
Compassion
APPNA NJ is one of the most active chapters in the national APPNA network. With 500+ members, we represent a diverse community of physicians spanning virtually every medical specialty.
Headquartered in Woodbridge — the heart of New Jersey's South Asian community — our programs serve patients across Central, Northern, and Southern New Jersey.