International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities Adopts Resolution Recognizing Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Published November 14, 2023
Inside OME
On November 8, 2023, the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) passed a historic resolution acknowledging the equivalency of DOs and MDs trained in the United States.
“This marks a significant step forward in fostering unity and understanding about osteopathic medicine in medical regulation worldwide. It will help to eliminate barriers for DOs seeking opportunities to practice abroad,” said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, DO.
The two-part resolution recognized that osteopathic physicians and surgeons who are appropriately licensed can practice and perform surgery equivalent to those who possess an MD degree and that osteopathic physicians and surgeons are distinct from health professionals commonly referred to as “osteopaths.”
About the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities
IAMRA’s purpose is to promote effective medical regulation worldwide by guiding the medical profession and supporting best practice, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the interest of public safety. The organization’s vision is that everyone around the world is treated and cared for by safe and competent doctors.