Collaboration with RACGP
RACGP and College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan signed an MUO in 2019. The Objectives of MOU are to develop and strengthen educational, training and assessment structure to support family medicine in Pakistan. The Colleges aim to improve standards in education and training in General Practice for their mutual benefit and that of their members, patients and communities they serve The Colleges further aim to strengthen their mutual support and relationship
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan, Prof Shoaib Shafi and Prof Asghar Butt meeting with International faculties of Family Medicine Adelaide 2019
Recognition of Prof Emeritus John Murtagh & Prof John Biggs
Prof John Murtagh, who is a champion and leading academic in family medicine all the world has been a keen to support family medicine in Pakistan. His role in advocacy is well recognised by College of Physician and Surgeon Pakistan and AAPP Team.
Interview with Prof John Murtagh
Prof John Biggs (Late) has been a great support for family medicine in Pakistan. He has visited Pakistan few times. His contribution was recognised in a special ceremony held by the Pakistan High Commission in Canberra.
2019 College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan Visiting Delegates held a meeting with Council General of Pakistan, CEOs of various health organisations, Leading Pakistani Health Professionals, and key community influencers in Melbourne. It was aimed at strengthening ties in the field of Family Medicine/ General Practice.
Prof Shoaib Shafi and Prof Muhammad Asghar Butt discussed priorities for CPSP, as well as their ongoing commitment for quality education and training of health professionals in Pakistan.
CPSP Engagements in Australia
Pakistan High Commission
AAPP is working closely with Pakistan High Commission in the area of health workforce pathways in Australia. It is an ongoing project for medical, nursing, allied health and dental workforce opportunities in Australia.
AAPP supports Yaran-e-Watan initiative. Yaran e watan – Pakistan Diaspora Health initiative, is a not-for-profit organization that aims to facilitate the country’s health sector by creating mechanisms for overseas Pakistani health care professionals to contribute towards health sector development and social welfare in Pakistan. For further information Visit
Australian Association of Pakistani Professionals is a partner of United Leaders Forum. United Leaders Forum is a cross sector network of influencers, and community leaders in public, private and philanthropic sectors in Australia. United leaders forum is designed to recognise and use its collective efforts to impact the growing social, civic and economic importance of Pakistani-Australians. For further information Visit