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April 2026 Webinar (TBC)“Parallel Planets or Partners? Professional Regulation and a Systems Approach to Patient Safety” (Title to be confirmed) More details, including speaker information and registration, will be released soon. February Webinar Highlights"Regulatory Reforms in India" IAMRA Chair Nicole Krishnaswami welcomed the National Medical Commission of India (NMC) as a new IAMRA member, and Dr. M.K. Ramesh, President, Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), provided an overview of India’s significant regulatory reforms. Dr. Ramesh highlighted:
He emphasized the NMC’s commitment to quality, transparency, and global collaboration, including strong engagement with IAMRA. If you missed the webinar, a recording and detailed summary are available in the IAMRA members-only section of thewebsite.  Introducing IAMRA’s New Artificial Intelligence Working GroupIAMRA is pleased to announce the launch of our new Artificial Intelligence Working Group and welcomes the following members who have been appointed to bring significant expertise and diverse global perspectives to this important work:
The Working Group will explore the evolving role of AI in medical regulation, identify opportunities and risks, and support IAMRA members as they navigate this rapidly changing landscape. Its first meeting will be held toward the end of this month, and we look forward to sharing updates, insights, and opportunities for broader member engagement as the group begins its efforts.
IAMRA Physician Information Exchange (PIE) The PIE is a platform that facilitates enhanced information sharing across international borders for IAMRA members (who are medical regulatory authorities) about the doctors that they register in the interests of public protection. This may include information about doctors who have had action taken against them and who may attempt to practice in another jurisdiction. It may also include those who make fraudulent applications for registration. PIE is an exclusive service for IAMRA members and has been noted in recent international investigations as a practical and effective solution to prevent physicians with serious sanctions moving between jurisdictions undetected. The PIE platform and other useful information including a Quick Start Guide and Guidelines are available on the members-only section of the website. Please contact Sarah Heermans, IAMRA Director of Operations, at sheermans@iamra.com for more information and to register for the PIE.
| 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 us on LinkedIn for regular posts and other updates on our activities. Welcome IAMRA's New Members! State Medical Board of Ohio - Member (USA) College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick - Member (Canada) Regulatory news and events News Authority for Medical Responsibility, Kuwait (AMR): Regional Workshop on Strengthening Medical and Regulatory Frameworks for Vaccine Adverse Events in the GCC that was organized in February 2026 United Kingdom: Professional Standards Authority publishes new Standards for regulators and Accredited Registers Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra): Combatting Islamophobia: Joint statement between Ahpra and Australia's Special Envoy US Senate Hearing on Physician Burnout: Regulatory Burden Driving Physicians Out of Medicine Colorado AI Act: First Comprehensive US Clinical AI Governance Law — Enforcement June 2026 UK Court of Appeal Clarifies SanctionsFramework for Non-Clinical Misconduct in FtP Cases US Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Through December 2027 New Zealand:Guidance on using artificial intelligence in patient care Brazil: Regulatoryframework for use of AI in medicine Australia: Aphra publishes new five-year strategy Events Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Annual Meeting 2026 | Building Trust, Advancing Regulation Baltimore Marriott Waterfront April 30 – May 2, 2026 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Learn to Thrive 2026 May 6-8, 2026, Chicago, IL The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) FMRAC 2026 Annual Forum | Regulating Together: Regulating Physicians in the Era of Team Based Care June 16-18, 2026, at Le Centre Sheraton Montréal in Québec. Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) - Save the Date! 28th Annual Conference August 23-27, 2026 Movenpick Hotel, Accra Ghana 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
Updated Statements & Policies PageWe’ve updated our Statements and Policies section to make it easier for Members to find and use IAMRA’s key documents. For your convenience, we’ve added two new sub-pages that provide clearer organization and quicker access. View the updated pages here. |
