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IAMRA exists to support the world’s medical regulatory authorities in this endeavor. Through scientific, educational, and collaborative activities, IAMRA strives to encourage best practices among the world’s MRAs and to respond to both their current and future needs.  

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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.

A recent international investigation, led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and 48 media partners across 46 countries—including Canada’s Investigative Journalism Bureau, the Times of London, VG of Norway, Le Monde, ZDF, Der Spiegel, and others – has revealed how some physicians have evaded accountability by moving between jurisdictions, exploiting gaps in regulatory communication.

As part of this investigation, this article specifically mentions IAMRA’s PIE as a key solution to these challenges.

PIE is an exclusive service for IAMRA members and a key focus area of the IAMRA Strategic Plan 2024-2026. The PIE platform and other useful information including a Quick Start Guide and Guidelines are available on the members-only section of this website.

Please see PIE FAQs.

Please contact Sarah Heermans, IAMRA Director of Operations, at sheermans@iamra.com for more information and to register for the PIE.

Don’t miss out—details on our October webinar coming soon!

Missed the July Webinar? You can now watch here in the Members-Only section!

Welcome New Members!

IAMRA is pleased to announce its newest members: National Medical Commission - Member (India), Authority for Medical Responsibility - Partner (Kuwait), National Health Professionals Council Somalia - Member (Somalia), West Virginia Board of Medicine - Member (USA).

IAMRA currently has 123 members from 46 countries. To see a full list of IAMRA members, please click here.

IAMRA welcomes applications from MRAs and other organizations involved in medical regulation, from medical schools, and from organizations involved in regulating other health professions around the world. As a membership organization, IAMRA values the communication, participation, and interaction that are key to the success of this international collaboration.

We invite you to learn more about the benefits of membership and our membership levels.

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IAMRA eNews is a quarterly newsletter to facilitate the sharing of information by and for those with an interest in medical regulation. To read the latest edition of IAMRA eNews click here. If you would like to submit an article or a news item for a future edition of IAMRA eNews, please Contact Us.

  • 17 Oct 2025 4:18 PM | Anonymous

    Message from the Chair

    Dear Leaders and Colleagues,

    Welcoming new IAMRA Directors

    I am delighted to welcome Dr. Muhannad Almughtim, Standards Manager at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk, CEO of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, as the newest members of the IAMRA Board of Directors.

    Both were elected at the Members’ General Assembly in Dublin, Ireland, on September 5, 2025: Dr. Almughtim as Regional Director – Asia, and Dr. Mihalchuk as Non-Regional Director.

    Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue advancing IAMRA’s purpose and achieving our vision that everyone around the world is treated and cared for by safe and competent doctors. I look forward to their contributions and perspectives on the Board and in shaping the future of IAMRA.

    Strengthening Global Patient Safety and Mitigating Risk to Regulators

    On behalf of the Board, I am again urging all IAMRA Members to immediately and actively engage with the Physician Information Exchange (PIE) – a vital platform to enhance global collaboration and ensure that patient safety transcends borders.

    Why This Matters Now

    A recent international investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and 48 media partners across 46 countries has exposed critical vulnerabilities in our global regulatory system. “Bad Practice: How Doctors Jump Borders to Leave Troubling Pasts Behind” reveals how physicians evade accountability by exploiting gaps in cross-border communication.

    The investigation concludes: "The mechanisms in place for regulators across the world to share information regarding disciplinary action or criminal sanctions clearly need urgent review to protect patients."

    Call to Action

    IAMRA's PIE is identified as a key solution, enabling members to:

    • Share critical information about physicians who have made fraudulent applications or faced significant sanctions
    • Search entries when assessing applicants, identifying sanctioned physicians before they enter your jurisdiction

    Every entry submitted and search conducted strengthens our global network and prevents physicians with troubling histories from entering your jurisdiction undetected.

    Upcoming Webinar

    IAMRA will host a webinar in early November to demonstrate how the PIE mitigates regulatory risks, showcase real-world benefits from current users, and provide practical guidance on how to include PIE in your regulatory processes. Full details will soon be available at IAMRA.com.

    IAMRA Members’ participation with PIE is essential. Patient safety and regulatory credibility depend on our collective action.

    Access the PIE through the members-only section of the IAMRA website. For assistance, please contact Sarah Heermans at secretariat@iamra.com.

    Warm Regards,

    Nicole Krishnaswami, JD

    IAMRA Chair

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