Committees — Young Physicians (YPC)
APPNA Young Physicians Committee
A bridge between APPNA Central and tomorrow's physicians — mentorship, advocacy and career support for pre-medical students, medical students, residents, fellows and early-career physicians.
2026 Committee
Leadership
Chair
Gulrayz Ahmed, MD
Co-Chair
Munis Raza, MD
Advisor
Siddique Khurram, MD
Member
Arslan Inayat, MD
Member
Usman Shaukat, MD
Member
Bakhtawar Waqas, MD
Member
Raheel Memon, MD
Member
Fateh Shehzad, MD
Member
Kashaf Sherafgan, MD
Member
Faisal Aslam, MD
Member
Amna Andrabi, MD
Overview
About the committee
The APPNA Young Physicians Committee (YPC) serves as a bridge between APPNA Central and the next generation of physicians — pre-medical students, medical students, residents, fellows and early-career physicians. It is dedicated to supporting young physicians as they navigate medical education, residency applications, career development, visa processes, mentorship and professional growth.
Over the years the role of APPNA YPC has expanded significantly. Today the committee provides guidance and resources across multiple stages of a physician's journey — from the road to medical school to residency training and early-career transition. Through dedicated volunteers, mentors and members, YPC creates meaningful opportunities for young physicians and helps identify future leaders within APPNA.
Standing Committee · Young Physicians
Mission in action
What they do
The primary objective of the Committee of Young Physicians (YPC) is to empower medical students, local and international medical graduates, and early-career physicians of Pakistani descent. YPC guides, mentors, and supports young physicians as they navigate the highly competitive transition into the United States healthcare system, while also introducing them to active professional leadership roles within the larger APPNA organization.
Residency mentorship & match support
Mentorship and guidance for medical students, local and international medical graduates, and early-career physicians preparing for the U.S. residency application and match process.
Observership program
Connecting students and graduates with clinical learning opportunities that help them gain exposure to the U.S. healthcare system and strengthen their professional development.
Visa advocacy & transition support
Guiding young physicians through transition-related challenges, including visa processes, professional requirements, and key steps involved in entering U.S. training and practice.
Educational webinars & career guidance
Webinars and career-focused sessions designed to help students, IMGs, residents, fellows, and early-career physicians understand U.S. medical education, residency pathways, and career planning.
Scholarships & loan programs
Scholarship and loan initiatives that help reduce barriers for young physicians during training, residency preparation, and early career development.
Scholarly Excellence
YPC promotes scholarly growth by organizing Research Day activities at major APPNA meetings and supporting young physicians through research presentation opportunities and research travel awards.
Leadership development
Introducing young physicians to active professional leadership roles within APPNA through committee involvement, mentorship initiatives, service opportunities, and organizational engagement.
Programs
Featured Programs
YPC
Residency Mentorship & Match Support
YPC provides mentorship and guidance to medical students and graduates applying for U.S.
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YPC
Observership Program
The YPC observership program connects students and graduates with clinical learning opportunities in the U.S., with approximately 400
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YPC
Visa Advocacy & Transition Support
YPC supports matched applicants through visa advocacy and transition guidance, maintaining
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Related committees
APPNA MERIT
Office of CME (RESA)
Young Physicians Canada
APPNA MedConnect
Early-Career Physicians Committee
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Get involved
APPNA YPC supports young physicians through mentorship, advocacy, educational programs, and career development initiatives.
Programs
Featured Programs
YPC
Residency Mentorship & Match Support
YPC provides mentorship and guidance to medical students and graduates applying for U.S.
View All
YPC
Observership Program
The YPC observership program connects students and graduates with clinical learning opportunities in the U.S., with approximately 400
View All
YPC
Visa Advocacy & Transition Support
YPC supports matched applicants through visa advocacy and transition guidance, maintaining
View All