Connecticut Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (CTAPPNA) is a chapter of APPNA, affiliated with the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is an American physicians not for profit professional organization headquartered in Westmont, Illinois. APPNA is one of the largest ethnic medical societies in North America representing more than 17
,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent[1] serving across the United States and Canada. APPNA is a not-for-profit organization registered in the State of Illinois, and designated as a tax exempt charity under the section 501 (c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code. APPNA is a charitable 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 members participate in medical relief and other charitable activities at home and abroad. APPNA physicians have actively participated in the relief activities in the aftermath of 9/11, Katrina, the 2005 Pakistan Earthquake, and other natural disasters and humanitarian campaigns around the world. The organization holds conferences in different locations throughout North America and an annual Summer Conference. There are regional chapters for all major parts of the United States and Canada, with some areas having multiple chapters. APPNA has also helped develop North American alumni association chapters for all major Pakistani medical colleges. Connecticut Association of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistani Descent is an organization of health care professionals. As a member of this group you will be able to contact your colleagues in the community. The membership is restricted so that only physicians can use it, this could help us coordinate events, and more.
