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International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA)

Website:

www.iamra.com
Location:

Euless, TX
Tax ID:

20-2188876
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2020):

Revenue: $173,826
Expenses: $161,965
Assets: $337,798
Type:

Medical professional regulatory organization
Founded:

2004
Secretary:

Humayun Chaudhry

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International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) is an organization of more than 100 medical regulatory authorities around the world. The group hosts conferences, meetings, and webinars providing guidance on best practices. Since its founding, the IAMRA has strong ties to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), an organization that has pressured medical professionals not to speak out against COVID vaccines or risk disciplinary actions.

History

In 1994, the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, through a contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, held the first International Conference on Medical Regulation. 1 Seven nations participated in a discussion on medical regulation. A subsequent conference was held in 1996. 2 This led to the formation of a more formalized structure for conferences focusing on medical regulations, licensing, and discipline. 3

In 2000, medical regulatory authorities from the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, South Africa, and the United Kingdom formed the International Association of Medical Licensing Authorities (IAMLA). 4 The IAMLA was incorporated in 2004 as a nonprofit in Texas as the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. 5

Activities

International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities has more than 100 members from around the world that meet at biennial conferences. 6 In additional to conferences, IAMRA also hosts symposiums and webinars on various topics. 7 The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities consists of five committees on management, programs, best practices, research, and information exchange. 8

IAMRA focuses on regulation, governance, and operations. 9 Although not mandates, guidance is provided to members on medical education, licensing, prescribing drugs, patient safety, information sharing, and regulations during a disaster, epidemic, or pandemic. 10 IAMRA also provides guidance on setting up and maintaining databases on doctor licensing, standing, and disciplinary actions. 11

Connections to FSMB

International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities has substantial connections to the Federation of State Medical Boards, which hosted the conference that led to IAMRA’s founding. 12 FSMB and IAMRA share the same address and telephone number. 13 The secretary of IAMRA is also the president and CEO of FSMB. 14

In July 2021, the Federation of State Medical Boards issued a statement that doctors who spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation or disinformation may have their medical license suspended or revoked. 15 Since 2020, the IAMRA has held webinars on misinformation related to the COVID vaccine and on professional conduct and discipline in the era of COVID. 16

Finances

In 2019, International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities had net assets of $239,501. 17 According to the organization’s tax returns, in 2019 IAMRA recorded $173,826 in revenue and $161,965 in expenses. 18 In 2018, IAMRA had $189,031 in revenue and $163,329 in expenses. 19

Leadership

Humayun Chaudhry is secretary of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. 20 Chaudhry has also been the president and CEO of the Federation of State Medical Boards since 2009. 21 Chaudry is clinical associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. 22 From 2010 through 2016, Chaudhry was clinical associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center. 23 Previously, Chaudhry spent four years as a guest lecturer at the Harvard School of Public Health and 14 years as a flight surgeon at the U.S. Air Force. 24 Chaudhry has a S.M. from the Harvard School of Public Health, D.O. from New York Institute of Technology, M.S. in anatomy from New York University, and B.A. in biology from New York University. 25

Alison Reid is a health care consultant and worked as executive director of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities from 2015 until August 2022. 26 Previously, from 2011 through 2013 Reid was a project team leader at the National Health Regulatory Authority for the Kingdom of Bahrain. 27 From 2000 until 2010, Reid was medical director at New South Wales Medical Board. 28 From 1994 through 1999, she was chief executive at Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. 29 Reid has a MHA in health administration from University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia and a MB and BS from the University of Tasmania. 30

References

  1. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  2. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  3. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  4. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  5. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  6. [1] “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history
  7. “Conferences.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/conferences.
  8. “IAMRA Committee and Working Groups.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/committees.
  9. “IAMRA Policies.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/IAMRA-Policies-and-BOD-Statements.
  10. “IAMRA Policies.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/IAMRA-Policies-and-BOD-Statements.
  11. “Basic Guidelines of Good Practice for Setting Up and Managing Public Registers.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/resources/Documents/Basic%20Guidelines%20of%20Good%20Practice%20for%20Setting%20up%20and%20Managing%20%20Public%20Registers.pdf.
  12. “IAMRA History.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/history.
  13. Burdick, Suzanne. “Federation of State Medical Boards Attacks Physicians Over COVID ‘Misinformation’ – Who’s Behind It?” Children’s Health Defense. September 14, 2022. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/federation-of-state-medical-boards-covid-misinformation/?utm_source=salsa&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e143d6dd-f1a8-4dff-8e11-65b3063aaa54.
  14. “IAMRA Office of the Secretariat.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/office-of-the-secretariat; “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/.
  15. “FSMB: Spreading COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation May Put Medical License at Risk.” Federation of State Medical Boards. July 29, 2021. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.fsmb.org/advocacy/news-releases/fsmb-spreading-covid-19-vaccine-misinformation-may-put-medical-license-at-risk/.
  16. [1] “IAMRA Webinars.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/page-18324.
  17. International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities, Return of a Nonprofit Corporation (Form 990-EZ), 2019.
  18. International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities, Return of a Nonprofit Corporation (Form 990-EZ), 2019.
  19. International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities, Return of a Nonprofit Corporation (Form 990-EZ), 2018.”
  20.  “IAMRA Office of the Secretariat.” International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.iamra.com/office-of-the-secretariat.
  21. “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/.
  22. “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/.
  23. “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/.
  24. “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/.
  25. “Humayun Chaudhry.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humayun-chaudhry/
  26. “Alison Reid.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-reid-3455aa27/?originalSubdomain=au.
  27. “Alison Reid.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-reid-3455aa27/?originalSubdomain=au.
  28. “Alison Reid.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-reid-3455aa27/?originalSubdomain=au.
  29. “Alison Reid.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-reid-3455aa27/?originalSubdomain=au.
  30. “Alison Reid.” LinkedIn. Accessed October 21, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-reid-3455aa27/?originalSubdomain=au.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: April - March
  • Tax Exemption Received: March 1, 2005

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Apr Form 990EZ $173,826 $161,965 $337,798 $98,297 $0 $0 $0 $0
    2019 Apr Form 990EZ $189,031 $163,329 $344,165 $116,525 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2018 Apr Form 990EZ $170,139 $124,871 $328,142 $126,204 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2017 Apr Form 990EZ $165,487 $133,745 $324,188 $167,518 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2016 Apr Form 990EZ $147,975 $110,764 $274,655 $149,727 $0 $0 $0 $0
    2015 Apr Form 990EZ $83,517 $82,069 $160,679 $72,962 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2014 Apr Form 990EZ $61,172 $62,993 $141,352 $55,083 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2013 Apr Form 990EZ $71,289 $74,997 $122,231 $34,141 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2012 Apr Form 990EZ $67,466 $63,080 $134,100 $42,302 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2011 Apr Form 990EZ $72,860 $59,685 $115,357 $27,945 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF

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    International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA)

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