20+
YEARS APPNA SERVICE
2024
APPNA TREASURER
2018
AIMCAANA PRESIDENT
3
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS
2025
HARVARD AI CERTIFIED
VISION & MISSION
Path Forward Towards a Progressive APPNA
Grounded in Faith, Sincerity, and Service — a commitment to building a stronger, more transparent, and future-ready APPNA for every physician of Pakistani descent.
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Our Vision
To build a progressive, transparent, inclusive, and future-ready APPNA grounded in Faith, Sincerity, and Service — empowering physicians, uplifting communities, mentoring future generations, and strengthening APPNA's voice in healthcare, advocacy, and social welfare globally.
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Our Mission
To modernize and streamline APPNA through transparent governance, financial sustainability, strong physician advocacy, youth and next-generation empowerment, educational excellence, and impactful social welfare initiatives — while preserving the values of unity, integrity, and service that define APPNA.
About Dr. Shahzad
A physician shaped by scholarship, service & sacrifice
Over two decades of APPNA involvement — rising through every rank as a dedicated foot soldier of APPNA. A clinician, educator, advocate, and community builder who has served at every level of Pakistani-American medical leadership.
2024
APPNA Treasurer
Filed 4 years of Form 990s, reinstated 501(c)(3) status with IRS, revised financial policy & published quarterly reports
2023
APPNA Board of Directors
National Leadership · APPNA Central
2018
AIMCAANA President
Raised $100K · Renovated schools in Southern Punjab · Built endowment fund
Now
Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
2025
Harvard Medical School — AI in Health Care Certified
AI Strategies to Implementation · Certified 2025
Now
Trustee / Board of Director
Sarwar Shahida Research Institute of Cardiovascular Science Trust — U.S. Chapter (200-bed hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan)
"Your Trust. My Commitment. Our Future. Together, let's build a Stronger, United & Progressive APPNA."
— Dr. Shahzad Iqbal, APPNA President-Elect Candidate 2027
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Proven Leadership
APPNA BOD, Treasurer, AIMCAANA President — serving at every level.
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Academic Excellence
NYIT Professor, Harvard AI Certified, GI conference faculty worldwide.
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Advocacy Champion
U.S. State Dept liaison, physician visa portal creator, physician rights advocate.
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Community Builder
Schools in Punjab, PPE during COVID, free hospital in Pakistan — foot soldier of APPNA.
OUR 5-POINT AGENDA
A clear plan for a stronger APPNA
Five concrete pillars to modernize, strengthen, and unite APPNA for the next generation of physicians and communities.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MODERNIZATION & TRANSPARENCY
➤ Streamline committees & office operations
➤ Improve governance, accountability & reporting
➤ Digitize APPNA records
➤ Strengthen social media presence
➤ Enhance member engagement
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EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP & YOUNG PHYSICIAN DEVELOPMENT
➤ Robust educational platform
➤ Launch Emerging Stars of APPNA
➤ Mentorship & leadership training
➤ Support women physicians
➤ Inclusive leadership development
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FINANCIAL STABILITY BEYOND MEETINGS
➤ Build sustainable revenue streams
➤ Grant writing & grow endowment
➤ Strengthen philanthropic partnerships
➤ Financial oversight & planning
➤ Financial independence from meeting revenues
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INCLUSIVITY & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
➤ At least one Chair/Co-Chair per committee to be a female physician
➤ Empower U.S.-born children of APPNA members
➤ Modernize social welfare projects with measurable impact
➤ Inclusive leadership across all committees
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STRONGER APPNA ADVOCACY & HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
➤ Advocate for physicians in U.S. & back home
➤ Influence health policy & public health
➤ Address visas, workforce & Islamophobia
➤ Global health organization partnerships
➤ Healthcare legislation advocacy
APPNA 2032
Five-Year Strategic Plan
A roadmap to build a premier global physician organization — financially sustainable, institutionally strong, and a respected voice in healthcare policy & advocacy.
YEAR 1
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Foundation & Reform
➤ Streamline structure & office operations
➤ Accountability dashboards & quarterly updates
➤ Membership expansion
➤ Strategic & financial advisory teams
Year 4
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Global Outreach & Social Welfare Innovation
➤ Modernize social welfare & disaster relief
➤ Telehealth & preventive health initiatives
➤ Greater impact in underserved communities
Year 2
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Financial Growth & Advocacy Expansion
➤ Develop non-meeting revenue models
➤ Expand APPNA advocacy in Washington D.C.
➤ Strengthen partnerships & policy forums
Year 5
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APPNA 2032 Legacy
➤ Premier global physician organization
➤ Financially stable & institutionally strong
➤ Leadership pipeline for future generations
➤ Respected voice in healthcare policy & advocacy
Year 3
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Education & Youth Empowerment
➤ Launch digital education & mentorship platform
➤ Emerging Stars of APPNA program
➤ Scholarships, research & leadership programs
APPNA SERVICE RECORD
Services to APPNA & Affiliated Organizations
Over two decades of dedicated service — rising through every rank as a committed foot soldier of APPNA, from committee member to Board of Directors & Treasurer.
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Lifetime Member — APPNA
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America
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Lifetime Member — APGNA
Association of Pakistani-Descent Gastroenterologists of North America
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Lifetime Member — AIMCAANA
Allama Iqbal Medical College Alumni Association of North America
2024
APPNA Treasurer
Filed the last four years of Form 990s and reinstated APPNA's 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Revised APPNA's financial policy, developed a "Treasurer" section on the APPNA website, and published quarterly financial reports to increase transparency.
2023
APPNA Board of Directors
National Leadership · APPNA Central
2022
Co-Chair, APPNA Advocacy Committee:
Liaison with U.S. State Department on visa-related issues; Co-Chair, SWDRC (Social Welfare and Disaster Relief Committee)
2021
Co-Chair, APPNA Advocacy Committee:
Liaison with U.S. State Department on visa-related issues; Chair, Hotel Management Committee; Member, SWDRC
2020
Member, APPNA Advocacy Committee:
COVID-19 Task Force — coordinated and supplied PPE to APPNA chapters across North America and to affected NYC-area hospitals during the pandemic
2019
Advisor, APPNA Young Physician Committee:
Member, Advocacy Committee; Liaison with U.S. State Department on visa-related issues
2018
Member, APPNA Advocacy Committee:
Member, Advocacy Committee; Liaison with U.S. State Department on visa-related issues
2017
Chair, APPNA Young Physician Committee:
Member, Advocacy Committee; Liaison with U.S. State Department on visa-related issues; developed an online portal for submitting visa-related issues (hosted on appna.org)
2015
Chair, APPNA Young Physician Committee:
Member, APPNA Advocacy Committee
2014
Member, various APPNA committees:
including the Young Physician Committee
2014–19
Supervisor, APPNA NY House:
Provided accommodation to young physicians during the residency match process
BEYOND APPNA
Leadership beyond the clinic
From NYIT classrooms to hospital boards in Pakistan, from Harvard AI certification to community activism — Dr. Iqbal's impact extends far beyond medicine.
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NYIT COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Educating and mentoring the next generation of osteopathic physicians at Old Westbury, NY. Invited faculty at multiple national & international GI endoscopy conferences.
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NORTH SHORE ISLAMIC CENTER, ALBERTSON, NY
Board Member
Serving the Muslim community of Long Island through strategic leadership and governance. Championing health awareness and community wellness programs.
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HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL — 2025
AI in Health Care: Certified Leader
Certified in "AI in Health Care: From Strategies to Implementation" — Harvard Medical School, 2025. Bringing cutting-edge AI knowledge to APPNA's future digital strategy.
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ARNG GROUP — NONPROFIT FOUNDER
Founder & Community Activist
Founded ARNG Group — a nonprofit addressing healthcare needs of underserved populations in North America and globally. Active community advocate on health issues and political injustice.
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SARWAR SHAHIDA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Trustee / Board of Director U.S. Chapter
Nonprofit building a 200-bed hospital and research institute in Gujranwala, Pakistan — providing free care to needy patients. Bridging U.S. expertise with Pakistan's healthcare needs.
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ACADEMIC & INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Author, Faculty & Advocate
Author of numerous medical publications. Invited faculty at national and international GI conferences. Advocate for physician rights, physician visa reform, and healthcare equity.
CONNECT & FOLLOW
Social Media & Campaign Updates
Stay connected with Dr. Shahzad Iqbal's campaign, watch his vlogs, and follow the journey towards a Progressive APPNA on all platforms.
YOUTUBE VLOGS
Campaign Video Messages
Watch Dr. Iqbal's video messages, campaign vlogs, and APPNA discussions on YouTube.
Why I'm Running for APPNA President-Elect 2027
Our 5-Point Agenda for a Progressive APPNA
Vision for APPNA 2032 — Five-Year Strategic Plan
GET IN TOUCH
Book an Appointment or Connect with Dr. Iqbal
Whether you're a patient, a fellow APPNA physician, a student seeking mentorship, or a supporter of the campaign — Dr. Iqbal welcomes the conversation.
MEDICAL INSTITUTION
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Campaign Email
Phone
+1 (347) 615-9454
- APPNA Treasurer & Board of Directors (2023–24)
- AIMCAANA President (2018)
- NYIT COM — Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor
- Harvard Medical School — AI in Health Care Certified 2025
- North Shore Islamic Center, Albertson NY — Board Member
- Sarwar Shahida Research Institute — Trustee, U.S. Chapter
- ARNG Group — Founder