ACP Maryland Volunteerism Committee

The Maryland Volunteerism committee has been active since October 2022. Since that time, the committee has hosted 3-4 volunteer and community service activities each year.

Past projects and activities include:

  • Food donation to Beans & Bread (food bank in Baltimore)
  • Gift wrapping & presents for  United Way of Central Maryland
  • Participating in various Maryland Health Fairs
  • Bingo for Senior Citizens 
  • Mitten & Scarf collection and donation to a local school and a women's crisis center

  • Meals on Wheels home delivery to Maryland residents

     

Volunteerism Committee Chairs
 

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Saini
Dr. Saini's dedication to volunteerism is deeply rooted in her Sikh faith, where Seva (selfless service) is a core principle. She actively participates in healthcare education by delivering public talks on hypertension, diabetes, and wellness to raise community health awareness. In addition, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Queen Anne’s County Library, further demonstrating her commitment to community service. Through her board involvement, she has gained valuable insight into the U.S. education and library systems while providing input on a variety of community issues.

She has worked in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where she has focused on addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to care. During this time, she also served as a Clinical Preceptor for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physician Assistant Program, mentoring students in medically underserved communities. By leveraging local media platforms to discuss critical health topics and the importance of primary care, she has helped increase health awareness among underserved populations.

As Co-Chair of the Volunteer Committee, she hopes to lead meaningful initiatives focused on community health screenings, educational outreach in schools and faith-based organizations, mentorship opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals and medical residents, and collaborative partnerships with local organizations to improve community health and well-being.
 

 Athmananda Nanjundappa, MD, FACP

Dr. Nanjundappa serves as co-chair of the ACP Maryland Chapter Volunteerism Committee. He is a hospitalist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, where he has served as Unit Director of the Tower 4 MedSurg Unit since 2018, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University. He completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at MedStar Franklin Square and became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2023. Involved in the chapter’s volunteerism efforts since 2023, he contributes to charitable and educational activities serving underserved communities. His professional interests include mentoring, improving care delivery, and community engagement. He received the Maryland Society of Hospital Medicine’s Helping Hand Award in 2026.