APPNA Academy of Medicine
Advancing Medical
Excellence
Across Borders
The APPNA Academy of Medicine unifies CME programs,
online fellowships, certificate programs, and institutional
partnerships under one accredited academic identity.
500+
Fellows trained
45+
Courses offered
12
Countries reached
12k+
CME hours
Explore by Committee
Find the Right APPNA Academy Program
APPNA Academy brings together educational programs from MERIT, RESA, YPC, YPC Canada, and
MedConnect under one unified platform. Select the area that best matches your interest and navigate directly
to programs, courses, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
APPNA MERIT Programs
Medical education, online fellowships, international training, and transfer of technology programs.
APPNA MERIT Programs
Medical education, online fellowships, international training, and transfer of technology programs.
RESA Programs
CME, research, scientific affairs, academic sessions, and continuing medical education initiatives.
RESA Programs
CME, research, scientific affairs, academic sessions, and continuing medical education initiatives.
Young Physicians Committee
Mentorship, career guidance, and educational resources for residents, fellows, and early-career physicians.
Young Physicians Committee
Mentorship, career guidance, and educational resources for residents, fellows, and early-career physicians.
YPC Canada
Educational and professional development programs for young physicians and trainees in Canada.
YPC Canada
Educational and professional development programs for young physicians and trainees in Canada.
MedConnect
Mentorship, networking, professional guidance, and connection-building opportunities across APPNA.
MedConnect
Mentorship, networking, professional guidance, and connection-building opportunities across APPNA.
CME & Certificate Courses
Browse current CME, non-CME, certificate, and fellowship-style courses available through APPNA Academy.
CME & Certificate Courses
Browse current CME, non-CME, certificate, and fellowship-style courses available through APPNA Academy.
APPNA MERIT Programs
Medical education, online fellowships, international training, and transfer of technology programs.
RESA Programs
CME, research, scientific affairs, academic sessions, and continuing medical education initiatives.
Young Physicians Committee
Mentorship, career guidance, and educational resources for residents, fellows, and early-career physicians.
YPC Canada
Educational and professional development programs for young physicians and trainees in Canada.
MedConnect
Mentorship, networking, professional guidance, and connection-building opportunities across APPNA.
CME & Certificate Courses
Browse current CME, non-CME, certificate, and fellowship-style courses available through APPNA Academy.
What We Offer
One platform. Every educational need.
Uniting all APPNA education committees under one accredited identity — from
CME credits to 12-month fellowships.
CME Programs
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
accredited courses, webinars, and workshops across medical
specialties.
Online Fellowships
Structured 12-month fellowship
programs with clinical mentorship, curriculum, and formal certification.
Non-CME Certificates
Professional development courses with AAM-issued certificates — recognized by alumni chapters and partner institutions worldwide.
Institutional Partnerships
Alumni associations, hospitals, and medical schools can co-brand andco-deliver certified programs globally.
CME Programs
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
accredited courses, webinars, and workshops across medical
specialties.
Online Fellowships
Structured 12-month fellowship
programs with clinical mentorship, curriculum, and formal certification.
Non-CME Certificates
Professional development courses with AAM-issued certificates — recognized by alumni chapters and partner institutions worldwide.
Institutional Partnerships
Alumni associations, hospitals, and medical schools can co-brand andco-deliver certified programs globally.
President's Message
A Vision Born from Unity, Purpose, & Excellence
When I assumed the presidency of APPNA in 2026, one question guided my thinking: how do we ensure that APPNA's educational legacy is as strong as the community it serves?
Across our committees — MERIT, RESA, YPC, YPC Canada, and MedConnect — dedicated physician-educators were working tirelessly, but separately. The vision was clear: bring every APPNA educational initiative under one institutional identity. One platform. One standard. One name the world would recognize.
That vision became the APPNA Academy of Medicine.
I am proud this was launched in APPNA's 49th year, and deeply grateful to Dr. Danish Bhatti and the Education Advisory Council for building it into a living institution. The Academy belongs to every physician who has ever learned, taught, or built something through APPNA. Its best chapter is still ahead.
Dr. Babar Rao
President, APPNA 2026
Our Mission
The educational arm of APPNA, advancing medicine globally
The APPNA Academy of Medicine serves as the preeminent educational vehicle for North American physicians of Pakistani descent to transfer knowledge, expertise, and innovation to global healthcare systems. We bridge the gap between world-class medical training and clinical practice in underserved regions.
01
Unified educational platform
All five APPNA education committees — MERIT, RESA, YPC, YPC Canada, MedConnect — operating under one accredited identity.
02
Digital-enhanced delivery
Online courses, fellowship programs, progress tracking, and digital certificate issuance at academy.appna.org.
03
Fellowship & quality certification
Structured programs with ACCME-recognized certificates carrying the full weight of APPNA's academic reputation.
04
Institutional partnerships
Co-branded programs with alumni chapters, APPNA chapters, hospitals, and international medical institutions.
Curriculum Spotlight
Featured Programs & Courses
CME · Fellowship
25 CME Credits
12 Weeks
Infectious Diseases Essentials: Evidence-Based
This concise infectious disease course is tailored for general medical practitioners in Pakistan, addressing the critical need...
$ 20
Apply 
CME · Fellowship
25 CME Credits
12 Weeks
ComprehensiveDermatogy Course : From Medical...
This dermatology lecture series provides a practical review of common and clinically significant skin conditions encountered in...
$ 20
Apply
CME · Fellowship
25 CME Credits
12 Weeks
Neurocritical Care Online Certification Course 2026
The purpose of our Neurocritical Care for Pakistani Physicians Course is to enrich the professional acumen of clinicians and...
$ 30
Apply
Governance
Academy Leadership
Education Advisory Council of APPNA — guiding the Academy's
academic direction.
Babar Rao, MD
President APPNA 2026
Danish Bhatti, MD
Chair, Education Advisory Council 2026
Fawad Chaudry, MD
Chair, APPNA MERIT Committee 2026
Sadiq Naveed, MD
Chair, APPNA RESA Committee 2026
Gulrayz Ahmed, MD
Chair, APPNA YPC Committee 2026
News & Updates
Latest News
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Curriculum Spotlight
Upcoming Events
A curated calendar of academic gatherings, certifications, and symposiums shaping the next generation of
medical practice.
Academic Calendar
22
OCT
Virtual Grand Rounds: Neurology
10:00 AM EST • Online Webinar
05
NOV
Annual Research Symposium
9:00 AM EST • Hybrid Session
15
DEC
CME Certification Workshop
1:00 PM EST • Islamabad Clinical Center
Online Course
0 CME Credits
3 Months
The Long Practice Webinar Series
A 4-session CME webinar series focused on physician wellness, career longevity, burnout […]
$20
Enroll
Online Course
0 CME Credits
3 Months
Pulmonary Medicine Lecture Series
This live online course provides a structured review of key pulmonary conditions, […]
$20
Enroll
Online Course
0 CME Credits
7 Months
Neurocritical Care Online Certification Course 2026
The purpose of our Neurocritical Care for Pakistani Physicians Course is to […]
$30
Enroll
Online Course
15 CME Credits
5 Months
Autism Spectrum Disorders Course
This course offers a structured, multi-module educational series on Autism Spectrum Disorders […]
$30
Enroll
Online Course
0 CME Credits
5 Months
Infectious Diseases Essentials: Evidence-Based Management for General Practitioners
This concise infectious disease course is tailored for general medical practitioners in […]
$30
Enroll
Online Course
0 CME Credits
3 Months
Comprehensive Dermatology Course : From Medical Foundations to Aesthetic Excellence
This dermatology lecture series provides a practical review of common and clinically […]
$40
Enroll
Online Course
0 CME Credits
2 Months
Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine
This course provides a high-level overview of Dental Sleep Medicine, focusing on […]
$25
Enroll
CME · Fellowship
0 CME Credits
9 Months
Stroke and Vascular Neurology Fellowship 2026
This course is designed to enhance physicians’ knowledge and expertise in the […]
$0
Enroll
CME · Fellowship
0 CME Credits
12 Months
Radiology from Head to Toe: Cases and Topics
Radiology from Head to Toe: Interesting Cases and Topics is a longitudinal, […]
$30
Enroll
CME · Fellowship
0 CME Credits
12 Months
Epilepsy Online Certification Course 2025
The purpose of this online course is to enhance the knowledge and […]
$30
Enroll
CME · Fellowship
0 CME Credits
12 Months
8-Hour One‑Time Mandatory Training on Treatment and Management of Opioids and other Substance Use Disorders
This course explores the diagnosis, management, and treatment of substance use disorders […]
$20
Enroll
CME · Fellowship
0 CME Credits
12 Months
Geriatrics Certification Course 2025 – Core Principles for Primary Care Providers
This course is designed to equip physicians and medical trainees with core […]
$20
Enroll