upcoming event

Appna Arizona Annual – CME Event 2026

The Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA AZ) is pleased to announce its Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Event.

APPNA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, serving as an alumni association for physicians of Pakistani descent practicing in North America. APPNA AZ operates under the umbrella of APPNA Central and is dedicated to serving communities across Arizona.

The APPNA AZ CME Event will feature a series of educational and networking opportunities, providing a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and professional development. Key aspects of the event include:

  • Cutting-edge medical education from distinguished specialists across multiple fields
  • Community-based patient education initiatives
  • Discussions on preventive healthcare measures
  • Accredited CME-based lectures
  • Exclusive business and product promotion opportunities during the event

Sponsorship & Advertisement Opportunities:

We invite organizations to partner with us and gain direct exposure to a highly engaged audience of physicians and allied health professionals. Available sponsorship options include:

  • Pharmaceutical Company Booths: $2,250
  • Display-Only Spaces: Available for non-pharmaceutical businesses
  • Booth Location: Outside the CME instruction hall, near the registration area

Payment & Contact Information:

To secure your participation, please make contributions by Scanning the QR Code

OR, you can clink on the ‘Event Registration’ to make contribution

Payment Option:2

To secure your participation, please make contributions payable to “APPNA AZ” and mail payments to:

8776 E Shea Blvd, P.O. Box 487, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 APPNA Tax ID: 83-2148526

We appreciate your support and look forward to your participation in making this event a success.

Sincerely,

APPNA Executive Committee

Programme

Morning Sessions

9:00 – 9:15
APPNA Arizona Leadership Welcome & Introductions

Dr. Ahtisham Shakoor

9:15 – 9:45
Breast Surgeon - Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers Mammogram – What Next?

Dr. Ian Komenaka

9:45 - 10:15
Interventional Cardiology, Chandler Cardiology Associates Management of Dyslipidemia in 2026

Dr. Musa Shakoor

10:15 – 10:40 BREAK - Meet and Greet with Pharma / Booth visits

10:40 – 11:10
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, The Mija Khan, MD Office The GLP-1 Transformation: Managing Patients After Massive Weight Loss

Dr. Mija Khan

11:10 – 11:40
Colorectal Surgeon, Arizona Advanced Surgery Male and Female Pelvic Health: A Primary Care Approach

Dr. Aisha Akhtar

11:40 – 12:00
Medical Oncologist, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers Metastatic Lung Cancer 2026- Update and Challenges

Dr. Syed Ali Akbar

Afternoon Sessions / 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Break (30 min)

12:30 – 01:00
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Mayo Clinic Arizona High Yield GI Topics for the PCPs

Dr. Talha Malik

01:00 – 1:30
Medical Informatics, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix From Hype to Hope to Help: How AI Can Support Physicians Today

Dr. Shakaib U. Rehman, MD

1:30 – 1:55 Break (25 min) – Meet and Greet with Pharma and Booth visit

1:55 – 2:25
Wealth Planning Attorney, Ali Legal, PLLC Build, Protect, Pass On: A Physician's Guide to Wealth Preservation and Transfer

Attorney Yasir Ali, J.D.

2:25 – 3:00
Closing Remarks & Q&A Panel

APPNA Arizona Chapter (Executive Committee)

OR, you can clink on the following link to make contribution