APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America) was founded in 1977 to bring all the physicians of Pakistani decent under the umbrella to address their professional and social concerns. Today, APPNA is about 18,000 strong, spread through out North America, busy in providing medical healthcare to millions, and helping improve the lives of millions more, through education and advocacy on both sides of the pond.

APPNA fosters scientific development and education in the field of medicine and delivery of better health care, without regard to race, color, creed, gender or age. APPNA assists newly arriving Pakistani physicians in orientation and adjustment. APPNA institutes ways and means to cooperate with other Medical organizations in North America.

APPNA participates in medical relief and other charitable activities especially in Pakistan and in North America.