Appna is a professional, nonpolitical, equal-opportunity organization which promotes excellence in health care, research, education, and humanitarian activities. It facilititates the transfer of health care expertise and resources to deserving communities. It also provides advocacy, caters to cultural and social needs, is a vehicle for charitable projects, and seeks to nurture young physicians.

Meetings - conferences and seminars organized to share medical knowledge, read research papers, provide continued education, plan strategy, and review charitable programs. This program typically reaches over 3,000 physicians. scholarships - provides scholarships to assist medical students within pakistan and north america. continuing medical education - provides live continuing medical education activities, including courses, conferences, and workshops, and is designed to engage participants in interactive learning sessions; provide the most up-to-date information and strategies; and develop or enhance skills that may be applied in clinical practice, research, or teaching.