Washington Association of Pakistani Physicians

10/05/2026

🩺 Join Us for National Health Care Day! 🩺

The Washington Association of Pakistani Physicians (WAPP), in collaboration with ICNA Relief and APPNA, is hosting National Health Care Day to bring free medical support, screenings, and vital health resources directly to our community.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: ICNA Relief Resource Center — 220 S 3rd Place, Renton, WA 98057

We warmly invite all community members to come by and take advantage of these free services!

🤝 Want to Volunteer?

Who Should Sign Up to Volunteer:

• Clinical Students (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pre-Health): Gain great hands-on experience assisting with screenings and patient care.

• General Support: No medical background needed! Help with setup, patient greeting, and distributing kits or transit cards.

•Translators: Bilingual volunteers are highly needed to assist non-English speaking neighbors.

🔗 Sign up to volunteer here:

https://icnarelief.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/bbff4f62-f65f-4bdf-8a85-830225053940

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/17/2026

The Washington Medical Commission has announced the new Clinical Experience Graduate Pilot Program, creating a pathway for eligible International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to practice primary care in Washington.

Check eligibility requirements and program details:

If you are looking for a limited training license sponsored by a residency program or medical school, please click here. Failure to do so may result in longer processing time or forfeiture of licensing fees.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Rakhshanda Rehman for receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fatima Jinnah Medical College Alumni Association of North America (FJMCAANA) at this year’s annual APPNA convention in Orlando!

She was recognized at the alumni dinner for her distinguished career, lifelong commitment to academic excellence, and outstanding mentorship. Her leadership continues to be an inspiration to our entire community.

We are incredibly proud of your remarkable achievements and well-deserved recognition!

06/30/2026

The Washington Association of Pakistani Physicians (WAPP) was proud to participate in the SPRYNG 2026 Career Summit at Bellevue College.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with students interested in healthcare, share our experiences, and encourage the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We sincerely thank SPRYNG for the opportunity, our WAPP physicians and healthcare professionals for generously volunteering their time and sharing their expertise, and everyone who stopped by our booth.

A special thank you to Dr. Kamal and Dr. Jamal for joining us and for their dedication to advancing mental healthcare in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Fizza Rao for helping organize the WAPP booth and for covering the event.

We look forward to continuing our mission of mentoring and supporting future healthcare professionals.

06/27/2026

📢 Reminder: SPRYNG Career Summit is Tomorrow!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Sunday, June 28, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Bellevue College.

📍 Location:
U Building (Student Success Center) – Room U301B (Gary F. Locke Ballroom, 3rd Floor)

⏰ Please arrive by 9:45 AM to allow time to set up.

🅿️ Parking:
A daily visitor parking pass is required. You can purchase one:

• Online: https://aimsmobilepay.com/

• At parking pay stations located throughout campus (including Lots 12 & 16, the Parking Garage, Carlson Theater, and near Public Safety).

The closest parking lots to the venue are Lot 4 (visitor pass required), followed by Lots 1A, 3A, and 3B. Visitor parking is also available in the nearby parking garage.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you for being part of the SPRYNG Career Summit!

02/19/2026

01/07/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised the childhood vaccine schedule Monday to recommend vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 17, one of the most dramatic changes to vaccine policy under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/01/05/cdc-removes-6-diseases-from-childhood-vaccine-schedule/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social

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01/07/2026

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Respiratory viruses, such as flu, are on the rise and transmission rates have exceeded our acute respiratory illness transmission alert threshold. The Snohomish County Health Department joins other local health jurisdictions in supporting the continued commitment by healthcare organizations to encourage appropriate masking in hospitals and clinics. Masking reduces the spread of disease, protects vulnerable patients and healthcare workers, and helps ensure healthcare facilities maintain capacity to serve our community.

For updates on transmission rates, visit our respiratory illnesses data dashboard: https://www.snohd.org/546/Respiratory-Illness-Dashboards

10/16/2025

President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The order has drawn criticism from leading medical organizations, which say immigrant physicians make up a significant portion of the health care workforce.

10/16/2025

National Healthcare Day -10/11/2025
An impactful National Healthcare Day event was organized in collaboration with WAPP, ICNA Relief USA, APPNA, Washington State Department of Health, King County Public Health, and Othello Pharmacy.
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