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  • 21 Jul 2026 10:52 AM | Anonymous

    Message from the Chair


    Dear Leaders and Colleagues,

    Combined AMCOA/WHO Workshop

    IAMRA is thrilled to partner with the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) and the African Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) to deliver a workshop at the 2026 AMCOA Conference on August 25 in Accra, Ghana.

    The workshop will bring together medical regulators, policy leaders, and health workforce experts from across Africa to explore practical approaches to the design, reform, and implementation of health practitioner regulation. Drawing on theWHO guidance on health practitioner regulation, the WHO State of the Health Workforce report in Africa 2026, and the diverse and rich expertise from regulators on the African continent, the program will focus on how effective regulation can support patient safety, practitioner competence, workforce quality, and stronger health systems.

    A key feature of the workshop will be an emphasis on peer learning and the sharing of real-world experiences among participating countries. Through presentations, discussion, and collaborative problem-solving, participants will examine challenges and opportunities in areas such as regulatory governance, entry-to-practice requirements, ongoing competence, licensure, and implementation capacity.

    The workshop reflects IAMRA’s commitment to supporting regulators worldwide through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and practical capacity building, while also highlighting the leadership and innovation emerging across the African region. It also highlights our ongoing collaboration with the WHO and other regional partners.

    IAMRA Strategic Plan 2026-2028

    As I noted last month, the IAMRA Board recently met in Montréal, Canada to agree on the organisation’s strategic priorities for 2026–2028 and consider how best to deliver value for members in a rapidly changing global environment.

    I am pleased to report that the Board reaffirmed IAMRA’s core purpose of promoting effective medical regulation worldwide and agreed on the following three key strategic priorities: growing membership, growing influence, and growing relevance. Further work is underway to develop the full Strategic Plan 2026-2028 for release later this year.

    I look forward to seeing many old and new friends in Accra, Ghana next month. If you will attend, please email IAMRA Director of Operations Sarah Heermans, sheermans@iamra.com, so that we can be sure to connect during the conference.

    Warm Regards,

    Nicole Krishnaswami, JD

    IAMRA Chair

IAMRA Webinar Schedule

July Webinar

​"Doctors’ understanding of their professional responsibilities when using Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems"

Date: July 29, 2026

Time: 6:00 am CST

Speaker:

  • Francis Leng, Senior Research and Evaluation Lead, GMC
  • Neeraj Ramesh Mahboobani, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Imaging & Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Facilitator:

  • IAMRA Board Member Dr. Muhannad Almughthim (Saudi Arabia), IAMRA Board Member

In this webinar, we will share key insights from research led by the General Medical Council in collaboration with the Alan Turing Institute, exploring how UK doctors are currently using AI in practice. Drawing on survey data and interviews, the session will highlight doctors’ perspectives on the risks, opportunities, and professional responsibilities associated with AI. Join us to gain valuable insights to support the safe and effective adoption of AI in healthcare.

To ensure you join at the correct local time, please reference the Time and Date website. If your city isn’t listed, select your continental region above the list of cities.

Registration:

Registration is free and required. Please do that here. Once you register, you’ll receive a unique link to join the webinar. (You may share the registration link with colleagues, but please do not share your personal webinar link.)

Can’t attend live?

If you’re unable to join or would like to submit questions in advance, please email them to sheermans@iamra.com by July 22, 2026. This is your opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered during our live webinar!

If you missed the May webinar, a recording and detailed summary are available in the IAMRA members-only section of the website


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:

  • Physician Information Exchange (PIE)
  • Webinar recordings and summaries
  • Members General Assembly (MGA) details
  • And more

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

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.



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Medical Regulators  Around the World 

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Regulatory news and events

NEWS

India - Andhra Pradesh, a state in India with a population of 50 million, is implementing a new policy that permits doctors from the 28 states and 8 union territories of India to practice without registration, thereby streamlining healthcare access.

Australia - The Medical Board Australia is consulting on proposed changes to three pathways to registration for IMGs. 

Canada - The Alberta government is introducing a new dual practice health model which will allow some physicians to practise in both the public and private systems

EVENTS

ACCME Accreditation Workshop 2026

August 25-26, 2026, Chicago, IL

https://accme.org/event/2027-accme-accreditation-workshop/

Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA)

28th Annual Conference

August 23-27, 2026

Movenpick Hotel, Accra Ghana

Learn more

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

Details

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

https://www.accmemeeting.org


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