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What AAM Offers
Uniting all five APPNA education committees — MERIT, RESA, YPC, YPC Canada, and MedConnect —
under one accredited platform to deliver CME, fellowships, workshops, webinars, and certificate
programs.
Program Types
Everything we offer
From AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits to 12-month fellowship programs — all accredited and delivered under
the APPNA Academy of Medicine.
01
Accredited · ACCME
CME Programs
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses delivered online, in-person, or hybrid across medical specialties.
AMA PRA Cat. 1
Live Webinars
On-Demand
Hybrid
Conferences
02
Structured · 12 Months
Online Fellowships
Structured 12-month programs with clinical mentorship, formal curriculum, and AAM fellowship certification.
Fellowship Cert.
Neurology
Cardiology
Research
Sleep Medicine
03
Professional Development
Non-CME Certificates
Professional development programs with AAM-issued certificates recognized by partner institutions globally.
AAM Certificate
Leadership
Telemedicine
Medical Writing
Ethics
04
Short-Format · Interactive
Workshops & Seminars
Half-day and full-day intensive workshops and seminars delivered at APPNA events and independently.
CME & Non-CME
In-person
Virtual
Hands-on
05
Early Career · Mentorship
Mentorship Programs
Structured mentorship tracks for young physicians connecting with senior APPNA physician mentors.
YPC Program
1-on-1 Mentorship
Observerships
US & Canada
06
Institutional · Global
Partnership Programs
Co-branded certified programs for alumni associations, hospitals, and international medical schools.
Co-branded
Alumni Chapters
Hospitals
Medical Schools
Organizational Structure
Committees under
the Academy
Each committee runs its own educational initiatives under the unified AAM identity — with shared accreditation, shared standards, and one certificate system.
MERIT
Medical Education, Research, International Training, and Transfer of Technology
MERIT Committee
Established in 2007, MERIT advances healthcare and medical education by bridging North American expertise with institutions in Pakistan. The committee oversees research training programs, faculty development, and the transfer of medical knowledge and technology across borders.
Programs they run
Research Training Programs
Educational Infrastructure
International Training
MERIT Fellowship
Faculty Development
RESA
Research Education and Scientific Affairs
RESA Committee
RESA is APPNA's primary CME body, delivering accredited continuing education for practicing physicians. The committee manages ACCME compliance, administers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ programs, and oversees live courses, webinars, conferences, and specialty workshops.
Programs they run
CME Courses
Live Webinars
Clinical Education
ACCME Programs
Specialty Courses
YPC
Young Physicians Committee
YPC Committee
YPC supports early-career physicians of Pakistani descent in the United States through mentorship, career development, and advocacy. The committee connects young physicians with senior APPNA mentors, runs observership placements, and provides research travel awards and loan support programs.
Programs they run
Mentorship Programs
Observerships
Early Career Workshops
Networking Events
Research Travel Award
YPC Canada
Young Physicians Committee Canada
YPC — Canada
YPC Canada supports emerging physicians of Pakistani descent navigating the Canadian healthcare system. The committee provides mentorship, advocacy, and cross-border professional development — connecting Canadian physicians with the wider APPNA network and tailoring programs to the RCPSC framework
Programs they run
Canadian Mentorship
RCPSC-aligned Programs
Observerships (Canada)
Cross-border Networking
Career Advocacy
MedConnect
Medical Education & Pipeline Development
MEDCONNECT
MedConnect helps aspiring physicians gain entry into medical school and supports pre-med students of Pakistani descent across North America. The committee provides guidance on applications, MCAT preparation, shadowing opportunities, and connects students with physician mentors from the APPNA community.
Programs they run
Medical School Prep
MCAT Guidance
Shadowing Programs
Pre-Med Mentorship
Application Support