Program Information

• Goals
• The IAMRA Institute (September 26)
• Conference Program (September 27-29)
• Preliminary Schedule
• Conference Overview

Goals
IAMRA’s 2010 conference marks the first in its series of conferences devoted to developing Best Practices in Medical Regulation. An important goal of the conference is to begin to develop principles that will guide these practices.

Participants will learn from subject matter experts and from each other, acquiring knowledge and principles that can be customized to their individual needs. The conference program has been designed to ensure relevance to all participants, regardless of their level of expertise, resources, or the current status of their regulatory processes and infrastructure. High-engagement activities will allow participants to play an active role in developing solutions and to establish professional relationships that can support their work after the conference.

After IAMRA 2010, work will continue to refine the principles developed during the conference, with the goal of presenting the results for review and adoption by IAMRA at its next conference on Best Practices in 2012. As a result, participants in IAMRA 2010 will be at the beginning of an exciting new process that will shape the future of medical regulation.

The IAMRA Institute (September 26)
IAMRA 2010's first event is The IAMRA Institute, an optional workshop on the afternoon of September 26. The IAMRA Institute will provide an opportunity to focus on selected topics that are essential to medical regulation. Subject matter experts will present on:

• the role of examinations in the regulatory process,
• initiatives that have enhanced protection of the public,
• developing effective applications for registration/licensure, and
• strategies for reaching out to and educating stakeholders.

Participants will be able to discuss these topics with presenters and one another. The fee for The IAMRA Institute is an additional US$ 50.

Conference Program (September 27-29)
The conference program focuses on developing principles and best practices in three important content areas:

• Registration and Licensure
• Complaints and Resolutions
• Quality Assurance (Currency of Competence/Maintenance of Licensure)

Participants will have input and exposure to all three content areas. Please click here to download a Conference Overview

In keeping with IAMRA’s belief that communication, participation, and interaction by all are paramount to the success of international collaboration, the program combines perspectives and guidance from subject matter experts with group activities. Group sessions will be structured to allow all participants to contribute to each content area, to build on the work of other participants in each area, and to hear feedback from subject matter experts on these evolving bodies of work.

This approach ensures the sharing of expertise, broad input, and a variety of perspectives. These activities are also designed to facilitate networking and mentoring relationships that will support participants as they continue development of best practices between conferences.

Preliminary Schedule