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Connecting Medical Regulators Around the World



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IAMRA exists to support the world’s medical regulatory authorities in this endeavor. Through scientific, educational, and collaborative activities, IAMRA strives to encourage best practices among the world’s MRAs and to respond to both their current and future needs.  

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IAMRA Physician Information Exchange (PIE)

The PIE is a platform that facilitates enhanced information sharing across international borders for IAMRA members (who are medical regulatory authorities) about the doctors that they register, in the interests of public protection. This may include information about doctors who have had action taken against them and who may attempt to practice in another jurisdiction. It may also include those who make fraudulent applications for registration.

A recent international investigation, led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and 48 media partners across 46 countries—including Canada’s Investigative Journalism Bureau, the Times of London, VG of Norway, Le Monde, ZDF, Der Spiegel, and others – has revealed how some physicians have evaded accountability by moving between jurisdictions, exploiting gaps in regulatory communication.

As part of this investigation, this article specifically mentions IAMRA’s PIE as a key solution to these challenges.

PIE is an exclusive service for IAMRA members and a key focus area of the IAMRA Strategic Plan 2024-2026. The PIE platform and other useful information including a Quick Start Guide and Guidelines are available on the members-only section of this website.

Please see PIE FAQs.

Please contact Sarah Heermans, IAMRA Director of Operations, at sheermans@iamra.com for more information and to register for the PIE.

Don’t miss out—details on our October webinar coming soon!

Missed the July Webinar? You can now watch here in the Members-Only section!

Welcome New Members!

IAMRA is pleased to announce its newest members: National Medical Commission - Member (India), Authority for Medical Responsibility - Partner (Kuwait), National Health Professionals Council Somalia - Member (Somalia), West Virginia Board of Medicine - Member (USA).

IAMRA currently has 123 members from 46 countries. To see a full list of IAMRA members, please click here.

IAMRA welcomes applications from MRAs and other organizations involved in medical regulation, from medical schools, and from organizations involved in regulating other health professions around the world. As a membership organization, IAMRA values the communication, participation, and interaction that are key to the success of this international collaboration.

We invite you to learn more about the benefits of membership and our membership levels.

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IAMRA eNews

IAMRA eNews is a quarterly newsletter to facilitate the sharing of information by and for those with an interest in medical regulation. To read the latest edition of IAMRA eNews click here. If you would like to submit an article or a news item for a future edition of IAMRA eNews, please Contact Us.

  • IAMRA eNews September 2025

    25 Sep 2025 4:18 PM | Anonymous

    Message from the Chair

    Greetings leaders and colleagues,

    The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) recently held its 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation in Dublin, Ireland. The Medical Council of Ireland hosted the event, drawing more than 460 participants from 37 countries at IAMRA’s first European conference in over a decade.

    Under the theme “People-focused regulation for a safer global community,” we united around our shared commitment of placing patients and communities at the center of health practitioner regulation. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus opened our conference, addressing the role of regulation in health systems, healthcare workforce, and access to universal health care. Together we explored technological innovation, challenges, and opportunities facing the global health workforce and regulators.

    Our conference delivered powerful insights:

    ·     Former Irish Prime Minister Dr. Leo Varadkar challenged attendees to modernize health systems and regulation.

    ·     We exchanged practical strategies to strengthen regulatory effectiveness and responsiveness.

    ·     Interactive workshops equipped us with tools for AI integration, compassionate regulation, and workforce planning in regulation.

    ·     We deepened our understanding of inclusive regulation, health equity, and cultural safety.

    ·     We engaged in vital discussions focused on preparing tomorrow’s doctors.

    ·      A pre-conference workshop supporting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) advanced the 2024 IAMRA-WHO Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

    IAMRA will pursue several key initiatives in 2025-27:

    ·     Launch a Global Peer Learning Program to support knowledge exchange among regulators, with a strong focus on supporting LMICs.

    ·     Implement WHO Guidance through joint initiatives, technical support, and educational programs.

    ·     Establish an AI and Emerging Technologies network to develop future-ready regulatory responses to healthcare’s digital transformation.

    ·     Advance compassionate and culturally safe regulatory approaches that promote fairness and community responsiveness.

    As the new Chair of IAMRA, I’d like to thank all participants, speakers, and partners for creating a vibrant, forward-looking conference. We appreciate the Medical Council of Ireland’s exceptional support and the incredible leadership of Joan Simeon, CEO of the Medical Council of New Zealand, who held this position before me.

    IAMRA looks forward to reconvening as a global community in Hong Kong, China, in 2027 as we continue to advance people-focused regulation that protects the public, supports practitioners, and strengthens health systems and the healthcare workforce worldwide.

    Warm Regards,

    Nicole Krishnaswami, JD

    IAMRA Chair

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