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IAMRA 2027: Reimaging Medical Regulation The Call for Abstracts is now open. Submissions close 15 February 2027.
Draft AI Policy GuidanceIAMRA is seeking feedback from Members and Partners on its Draft AI Policy Guidance, developed by the Artificial Intelligence Working Group. The guidance outlines high-level principles and considerations for the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare and medical regulation, with the goal of supporting regulators across diverse jurisdictions. Feedback received through the consultation will help inform the final guidance document for consideration at the 2027 Members General Assembly. Please submit your feedback by October 27, 2026. Learn more and submit your feedback here!
Save the Date! IAMRA is pleased to announce our next webinar: Title: Empowering Women in Healthcare: Through a Regulator's Lens Date: November 17, 2026 Time: To be confirmed Featured Speaker: Dr. Dina Al-Smail, Executive Director of Health Diplomacy Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Join us for an engaging discussion on advancing women's leadership, participation, and impact across the healthcare sector. Dr. Al-Smail will share valuable insights and perspectives on fostering meaningful inclusion and creating opportunities for women to thrive in healthcare systems worldwide. Additional details, including the webinar time, registration information, and speaker announcements, will be shared soon. We look forward to your participation! If you missed the October webinar, a recording and detailed summary are available in the IAMRA members-only section of the website.
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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 For additional information or to register for access to PIE, please contact:sheermans@iamra.com.
| Regulatory news and events NEWS USA: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) has published a new resource, Content Validity for AI-Enabled Clinical Learning, to help accredited providers determine when additional review may be needed for clinical education that uses AI to dynamically generate answers, recommendations, or guidance for learners. General Medical Council (GMC) UK: Consults on revised children and young people guidance. The GMC has published a consultation on proposed updated guidance to help doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anesthesia associates (AAs) caring for patients aged under 18. Medical Council of New Zealand: The latest Medical Council New Zealand workforce report shows changes in who makes up the profession, where doctors are working and how long they stay in the country. Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities Canada (FMRAC): Canadian medical regulators take action to improve access to internationally trained specialists.USA: The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) has advanced several major initiatives related to its assessments, which serve learners and physicians across osteopathic medical education, licensure, and practice. Royal College of Physicians, UK: The RCP published Training physicians for the future, our new report setting out a blueprint for reforming postgraduate medical training. EVENTS 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 website or by contacting OIA Secretariat Raine Richards, JD, at rrichards@osteopathic.org. Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day: January 22, 2027 https://accme.org/event/healthcare-continuing-education-professionals-day/ Global Expo 2027: Transforming Health and Social Care Through Workforce Optimization, Digital Innovation, Assistive Technology and Disability Inclusion Participation in the associatedIndustry Exhibition. Register here now. Call for Abstracts: 10th Interprofessional (IPE) ColloquiumThe 10th Interprofessional (IPE) Colloquium, taking place in Sydney in May 2027, is seeking abstract submissions on innovative approaches to digital health, interprofessional education, and shared capability across the health workforce. Selected presenters will receive complimentary registration, domestic travel within Australia, and one night's accommodation. Abstract submissions close 17 January 2027. ACCME Learn to Thrive 2027 May 25-27, 2027, Chicago, IL 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 on LinkedIn for regular posts and other updates on our activities.us |
