APPNA Partnership Agreement
Explore our collaboration with the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America.
GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools – Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas and St. Matthew’s University – are pleased to share details about this exciting new partnership with the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), the goal of which is to support future physicians and veterinarians from the Pakistani community. Benefits for eligible students include access to unique partnership scholarships, eligibility for existing merit-based scholarships, religious and cultural support, academic and personal mentorship, and priority clinical rotation placements at facilities associated with APPNA members.
In order to enter a GUS Med & Vet Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program via this partnership pathway, applicants must meet all eligibility and admissions requirements, including being a member or child of an APPNA member. Other requirements include maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, successfully completing all prerequisite coursework, submitting all required support documents (transcripts, letters or recommendations, personal statement, etc.) and undertaking an admissions interview.
To further enrich this partnership, GUS Med & Vet is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the APPNA 2025 Spring Meeting, which runs from April 3-6 in Oklahoma City. This event helps foster connections between practicing and future medical experts, provides educational and career development opportunities, and exhibits cutting edge medical innovations and devices that will impact the field of medicine for years to come.
“At GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that supports aspiring medical and veterinary professionals,” said Gulce Kaya, Director of Admissions and Operations. “This partnership with APPNA is an incredible opportunity to provide talented students from the Pakistani community with the resources, mentorship and clinical opportunities they need to thrive. We are proud to collaborate with APPNA in shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.”
GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools are committed to enriching the future of healthcare by educating and training future physicians, veterinarians and industry leaders. Our MD and DVM programs feature individualized support delivered by dedicated faculty teams and expansive learning opportunities that prepare students to succeed as medical practitioners in the U.S., Canada and internationally. Students spend the Basic Science portion of their program on one of our island campuses, and then undertake Clinical Medicine rotations in North America, where they learn from and make connections with current industry professionals.