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Great news! IAMRA has launched a new Member Engagement Committee, and we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from across our global membership. This new cmmittee will help shape IAMRA's approach to member communications and engagement, including webinars, newsletters, website and LinkedIn content, member outreach, and the development of future programs and events. If you have experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, digital engagement, or simply a passion for strengthening connections across the global medical regulatory community, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to IAMRA's strategic priorities, collaborate with colleagues from around the world, and help guide the future of member engagement. Expression of Interest Deadline: September 9, 2026 Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVZBCXH We look forward to welcoming a diverse group of members to this exciting new initiative.
September! Determining Cross-Border “Equivalency” in Medical Education and Training: Global Perspectives Join IAMRA for an engaging panel discussion exploring how medical regulators assess the equivalency of international medical education and training across jurisdictions. Confirmed panelists include representatives from the Malaysian Medical Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa, with additional international participants to be announced. The discussion will examine approaches to evaluating equivalency, available information resources, the impact of cross-border partnerships, transparency in standards and processes, and key challenges facing regulators in this evolving area. 📅 Date and time: To be confirmed More details and registration information will be available soon. If you missed the July webinar, a recording and detailed summary are available in the IAMRA members-only section of the website.
IAMRA Physician Information Exchange (PIE) PIE is a secure, members-only platform that supports global patient safety by enabling medical regulatory authorities to share critical information about physicians subject to significant regulatory sanctions. International investigativereportinghas reinforced the importance of robust cross-border information sharing and identified PIE as a key tool to address gaps in regulatory oversight. By facilitating timely international communication, PIE helps prevent practitioners from evading accountability by moving between jurisdictions. There is no equivalent international system to PIE. Member Engagement PIE continues to receive significant attention and engagement from IAMRA members worldwide. It has been featured regularly in IAMRAnewsletters, and past IAMRAwebinarshave focused specifically on the practical use and value of PIE, including real-world case examples from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States. Accessing PIE IAMRA Members can access the PIE platform from theMembers Hub,along with a range of supporting resources, including a Quick Start Guide. More Information Please see theFrequently Asked Questionsfor general information about PIE including how to register and access, as well as to query and submit information to the platform. For additional information or to register for access to PIE, please contact:sheermans@iamra.com.
| Communication Information on all IAMRA events is available on the IAMRA website and also on the IAMRA LinkedIn company page. We will also share information with you regularly by email. We encourage you to follow on LinkedIn for regular posts and other updates on our activities.us Welcome IAMRA's New Members! World Federation of Medical Education- Partner (UK) State Medical Board of Ohio - Member (USA) College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick- Member (Canada) Regulatory news and events NEWS New Sri Lanka Medical Council SLMC Website Goes Live The Council has launched its newly redesigned website, providing a modern, user-friendly platform for the public, students, medical practitioners, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders. General Medical Council, UK:publishes fitness to practice data for doctors. New Zealand:A regulatory framework for the regulation of physician associates is now established in New Zealand, with regulation of PAs commencing in October this year. New General Medical Council, UKsurvey gives fresh insight into what it’s like to train as a doctor in the UK. National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, USA: Summer 2026 Osteopathic Examiner newsletter includes information on our clinical skills assessment C3DO, our strategic plan, Fundamental Osteopathic Medical Competencies Domains 2026, and our 2025 annual report Clarity. EVENTS Cologne Consensus Conference 2026 September 9–10, 2026 Theme: The Continuum of Medical Education: Mutual Impact Format: Hybrid (in-person & virtual) In-person venue: Château Laurier, Ottawa, Canada. Register here. The International Conference on Physician Health September 28-30, 2026, London The Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) International Symposium | Rethinking Professional Regulation in a Dynamic World Montreal, Canada October 5, 2026 Osteopathic International Alliance Conference – November 6-7, 2026 – Paris, France The OIA, which serves as the voice of the global osteopathic and osteopathic medical profession, cordially invites members of IAMRA and the public toregister2026 Conference, which takes place on November 6-7 at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris, France. We are honored to welcome IAMRA Secretary Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry, DO alongside a number of other esteemed regulatory, clinical, educational and research presenters on ouragenda. The conference will also feature a student research poster competition as well as a gala dinner cruise on the River Seine. More information about the conference and the OIA can be found on our websiteor by contacting OIA Secretariat Raine Richards, JD, atrrichards@osteopathic.org. Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day January 22, 2027 https://accme.org/event/healthcare-continuing-education-professionals-day/ ACCME Learn to Thrive 2027 May 25-27, 2027, Chicago, IL
IAMRA Updates Privacy PolicyIAMRA is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, partners, and others who engage with our organization. We have recently updated our Privacy Policy to provide greater clarity regarding how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared through IAMRA activities and services. The revised policy includes enhanced descriptions of how information may be shared between member organizations and individuals interacting with IAMRA because of their affiliation with a member organization. These updates reflect IAMRA's ongoing commitment to transparency, responsible information management, and the protection of personal information across our global membership community. We encourage all members and stakeholders to review the updated Privacy Policy. If you have any questions regarding the Privacy Policy or IAMRA's privacy practices, please contact the IAMRA Secretariat. Explore the New Members Hub✨We’ve refreshed the members-only area of the IAMRA website — now rebranded as your new Members Hub. It’s faster, clearer, and easier to use, with everything in one place:
✅All key services are now just one click away from a single landing page. Explore the Members Hub now Need help or have feedback? Contact Sarah at secretariat@iamra.com, we’d love to hear from |
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