Active membership in GA-APPNA shall be open to anyone who has graduated from a recognized medical, osteopathic or dental school in Pakistan or anyone of Pakistani descent who has graduated from a recognized medical, dental, or osteopathic school anywhere in the world. To be eligible for active membership in the Association or in any of its component societies, a physician must hold an un-revoked license in Georgia and/or be involved in academics, medical research, or management in any field of health care in North America. Active members shall be either annual dues-paying members and residing in North America or Lifetime members. Active members have voting privileges and can hold the office.