Frequently Asked Questions

What is IAMRA?

The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) is a membership organization whose purpose is to promote effective medical regulation worldwide by supporting best practice, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to ensure public safety and enable the global medical workforce to deliver quality health care. 

IAMRA's vision is that everyone around the world is treated and cared for by safe and competent doctors. 

At its core, IAMRA is about encouraging and facilitating international cooperation and understanding. We aim to provide opportunities for Members and Partners to share information, learn and discuss common problems. 

IAMRA does not promote or endorse any particular model of medical regulation. We recognize there are many different structures and approaches, and we want to support and encourage effective regulatory systems that provide the foundation for patient safety and public protection. 

Given the increasing mobility of the medical workforce, the impacts of regulation are felt across the world. What happens in one jurisdiction has the potential to affect another. The challenge for medical regulators is to create and maintain effective systems that respond to the rapidly changing environments in which physicians and health practitioners work, including healthcare and communication technologies, the global movement of the workforce, and evolving healthcare delivery systems. 

What are IAMRA’s strategic priorities? 

As defined in its current strategic plan, IAMRA has the following four strategic priorities guiding its work: 

1. Assuring a safe and competent globally mobile workforce, 
2. Regulatory thought leadership, 
3. Member support, and 
4. People and culture (internal) 

Click here to see the specific objectives for these goals.

Who belongs to IAMRA?

IAMRA is comprised of medical regulatory authorities and other organizations involved in medical regulation as well as organizations involved in regulating other health professions.

View the complete list of IAMRA members.

What are the benefits of being a member of IAMRA?

When you join IAMRA, you join an international community of organizations that share your commitment to excellence in medical regulation. This community is an important source of support, information, and resources for your organization. Through membership, your organization also can collaborate with international colleagues to shape the future of medical regulation. 

• Link with international colleagues to consider emerging regulatory issues and solutions​

• Attend IAMRA events – webinars; symposia; conferences​

• Participate on IAMRA committees & working groups​

• Join the Physician Information Exchange (PIE) for enhanced sharing of information between regulators about physicians​​

• Participate at the Members’ General Assembly

What are the types of IAMRA membership?

IAMRA offers membership at the Member and Partner levels, depending on the nature of your organization’s work and involvement in the field of medical regulation. Learn more about our Membership Levels.

How does my organization become a member of IAMRA?

Organizations may apply for membership online or by contacting the IAMRA secretariat at: