Saturday, October 10, 2026
APPNA NC Annual Banquet, Entertainment & CME 2026
A festive evening celebration with families and community members, promoting unity, cultural connection, and shared values.
Welcome to
APPNA North Carolina
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America, North Carolina Chapter
Our affiliation
A chapter within APPNA
Serving North Carolina through professional connection, education, and community engagement.
2001
North Carolina Chapter founded
1976
APPNA established
18,000+
Physicians across the United States and Canada
Non-profit
Committed to professional and community service
Featured event
Celebrate together
Join the chapter’s annual evening of connection, entertainment, and CME.
From the president
Connecting our chapter
A shared commitment to mutual respect, wellness, mentorship, and support for future physicians.
“Together, we are committed to making 2026 a productive and successful year for our chapter.”
Our 2026 theme, “Connecting Our Chapter as a Family,” guides the work ahead: build trust, promote wellness, mentor future physicians, and support young physicians pursuing residency.
Sohail Sarwar, MD · President, APPNA North Carolina — 2026
Chapter leadership
Meet the executive team
Chapter leaders guiding APPNA NC’s 2026 work.
President
Sohail Sarwar, MD
[PLACEHOLDER: short professional bio]
President Elect
Mukesh Kumar, MD
[PLACEHOLDER: short professional bio]
Secretary
Arslan Afzal, MD
[PLACEHOLDER: short professional bio]
Committee work
Focused support
Committees advance education, mentorship, and professional growth.
CME Committee
Advancing continuous medical education and professional excellence.
Chair
Hafiz Yaseen Sarwar, MD
Future Physicians Committee
This committee will support our youth who aspire to become physicians. Drawing on their varied backgrounds and experiences, committee members will offer guidance and mentorship as students explore a path toward medical school.
Chair
Dr. Maryam Ali
Young Physicians Committee
This committee will support young graduates who are seeking guidance and mentorship as they pursue training and careers in North Carolina.
Chair
Dr. Mariam Tariq Awana
Election & Nomination Committee
Ensuring transparent, ethical, and fair leadership selection within the chapter.
Chair
Waheed Akhter, MD
Our 2026 focus
Connecting as a family
Four priorities for a stronger, more supportive chapter.
Respect and trust
Foster mutual respect and trust among members and chapter leadership.
Health and wellness
Promote the health and wellness of physicians and communities.
Future physicians
Launch a mentorship program for future physicians.
Residency support
Support young physicians entering the United States for residency opportunities.
Gather and remember
Events and gallery
See what is ahead and revisit chapter moments.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
APPNA NC Annual Banquet, Entertainment & CME 2026
A festive evening celebration with families and community members, promoting unity, cultural connection, and shared values.
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