I propose that only lifetime members and annual members with 2 year consecutive APPNA membership in good standing should be eligible to vote. We need strict enforcement of election code of conduct to stop unethical practices such as vote buying, negativity and exploitation of residents.
We need to take on 1 major Social welfare project per year either in Pakistan or North America. There needs to be better fundraising mechanism for our projects. We need to be visionaries and think big. I propose that in next 10 years, we plan to build a not for profit medical school in North America. This will be our gift to the community and legacy for generations to come.
To be truly successful, we need a robust Long Range Strategic Plan for APPNA. We also need better continuity in our committees from year to year.
25% of APPNA members are women physicians. We need to get them more involved in APPNA committees as Chairs and members.
To improve accounting, all APPNA component societies with over 50 members should have their own 501c3 status.
We need to link physicians of each specialty and develop resosurces for easier communication and information on areas of common interest. These networks can then be a platform for specialties to coordinate social work and educational activities in their area
We need to create a single platform as a website to find electives and residencies. We need to continue advocacy with lawmakers to establish a Fast Track visa process for physicians coming from Pakistan.
