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International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities↑

Board of Directors

The IAMRA Board of Directors leads the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic and business plans and establishes other committees and working groups, as needed, to accomplish specific purposes and goals. 

Learn more about the Board's Governance.


The Board of Directors is composed of three officers (Chair, Chair-elect, and Secretary), the Immediate Past Chair and eight Directors:

OFFICERS


Ms. Nicole Krishnaswami
CHAIR

Executive Director
Oregon Medical Board (US)


Dr. Divine Banyubala
CHAIR-ELECT

Registrar
Medical and Dental Council Ghana


Joan Simeon
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Chief Executive Officer
Medical Council of New Zealand


Dr. Humayun Chaudhry
SECRETARY

President and CEO

The Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States




DIRECTORS


Dr. Muhannad Almughthim

DIRECTOR-ASIA

(Term expires 2029)

General Manager of Standards Department
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)



Dr. Boyd Buser
DIRECTOR-NORTH AMERICA
(Term expires 2027)

Honorary Fellow of American Society of Osteopathic Medical Regulators




Dr. Jeancarlo Cavalcante
DIRECTOR-SOUTH AMERICA
(Term expires 2029)

3rd Vice President
Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine



Adj Prof. Martin Fletcher
DIRECTOR-AUSTRALASIA PACIFIC
(Term expires 2027)

Former Chief Executive Officer
Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency


Prof. Gilberto Leung
DIRECTOR-NON-REGIONAL
(Term expires 2027)

Former President
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine







Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk
DIRECTOR-NON-REGIONAL
(Term expires 2029)

Registrar and CEO

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (Canada)


Mr. Paul Reynolds
DIRECTOR-EUROPE

(Term expires 2029)

Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement
General Medical Council (UK)









Dr. Daniel Yumbya
DIRECTOR-AFRICA
(Term expires 2027)

Former Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council






IAMRA Board of Directors

September 6, 2025 IAMRA Conference in Dublin, Ireland.

Left side down: Boyd Buser, Joan Simeon, Martin Fletcher, Muhannad Almughthim.

Right side down: Paul Reynolds, Daniel Yumbya, Sarah Heermans, Paul Shinkfield, Nicole Krishnaswami, Ainslie Mihalchuk.


From Left Front:  Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, Dr. Kgosietsile Letlape, Dr. Heidi Oetter.

From Left Back:  Philip Pigou, Fleur-Ange Lefebvre.

Past Chairs of IAMRA:

  • 2023-2025 Joan Simeon (Medical Council of New Zealand)
  • 2021-2023 Dr. Heidi Oetter (College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, Canada)
  • 2019-2021 Dr. Kgosietsile Letlape (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
  • 2016-2018   Dr. Humayun Chaudhry (Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States)
  • 2014-2016   Mr. Niall Dickson (General Medical Council - United Kingdom)  
  • 2012-2014   Mr. Philip Pigou (Medical Council of New Zealand)
  • 2010-2012   Ms. Fleur-Ange Lefebvre (Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada)
  • 2007-2010   Dr. John Hillery (Medical Council of Ireland)
  • 2006-2007   Mr. Dale Austin (Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States)
  • 2004-2006   Prof. Thanyani Mariba (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
  • 2002-2004   Dr. Lloyd Toft (Australian Medical Council)
  • 2002-2002   Dr. Andre Jacques (Federation of Medical Licensing Authorities of Canada - now FMRAC)
  • 1998-2002   Dr. Gary Johnson (Federation of Medical Licensing Authorities of Canada - now FMRAC)

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Contact Us

IAMRA Secretariat     
400 Fuller Wiser Road
Euless, Texas 76039
U.S.A.

Phone Number:  + 1-817-868-4006
Fax Number:  + 1-817-868-4097
Email Address:  secretariat@iamra.com 

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