To support medical regulatory authorities worldwide in protecting the public interest by promoting high standards for physician education, licensure and regulation, and facilitating the ongoing exchange of information among medical regulatory authorities.

• Advocate and promote high standards for medical education, physician evaluation and assessment, licensure, medical practice and professional conduct;

• Facilitate international cooperation and collaboration among medical regulatory authorities, including a network for the regular exchange of medical licensing and disciplinary information;

• Provide a forum for the development and sharing of new concepts and new approaches in the regulation of medical practice;

• Encourage and support research, policy analysis and policy development related to medical licensure and regulation; and

• Serve as an information source to medical regulatory authorities, the public, and national and international organizations.

Current Areas of Focus

• Exchanging physician discipline/fitness to practice information

• Developing a timely registration/licensing process for competent physicians

• Securing funding for specific projects

• Encouraging developing countries to become members of IAMRA and supporting their attendance at IAMRA conferences