Sources of further information related to ethnicity
April 2008
All British Pakistani Physicians Association
The All British Pakistani Physicians Associations (ABPPA) standing committee is an umbrella organisation of Pakistani Physicians Associations operating in the United Kingdom. It aspires to articulate universally the views of the British Pakistani medical professionals and promote professional development.
Arab Medical Association, UK and Ireland
The Arab Medical Association is a professional non-political organisation for doctors, dentists and pharmacists in Britain and internationally. It aims to provide career advice and counselling for members and promote understanding and establish ties with medical and health organisations in the Arab World.
The Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons of the UK
The Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons of the UK is a professional association that provides a platform for Pakistani-British doctors in the United Kingdom as well as those coming from Pakistan. It aims to protect and promote the interests of its members and raise awareness of health issues among the community.
British Arab Psychiatric Association
The British Arab Psychiatric Association acts as a forum for all Arab psychiatrists in the UK, to promote scientific and professional development and enhance social and cultural cohesiveness. The association aims to provide support and advice to the newcomers into psychiatry in UK.
British Association of Indian Anaesthetists
British Association of Indian Anaesthetists aims to improve communication and networking amongst the Anaesthetists of Indian origin in UK.
British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) liaises with statutory, professional and voluntary organisations to improve the delivery of health care. BAPIO offers support and advice to doctors coming from the Indian sub-continent, and aims to organise social and cultural events for its members.
British Indian Psychiatric Association
The British Indian Psychiatric Association (BIPA) promotes education and research in psychiatry in the UK, for improvement of mental health services for people of Indian origin. BIPA aspires to be an advocate for the specific needs of members in relation to the Royal College of Psychiatrists and other governmental bodies.
British International Doctor's Association
The British International Doctors' Association (BIDA) was established to promote the medical, dental and allied sciences and maintain the honour, interests and well-being of the medical and dental profession. BIDA seeks to protect the interests of the members outside the UK and those who came to the United Kingdom to receive medical and dental training.
British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association
The British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association (BPPA) is an association of British psychiatrists of Pakistan origin with distinct Pakistani cultural background. BPPA serves to promote professional excellence amongst its members and strives to bring its members together socially, academically and professionally.
Iraqi Medical Association
The Iraqi Medical Association offers information for members and provides a forum to voice individual thoughts of members about British and Iraqi society.
Medical Association of Nigerian Specialists and General Practitioners in the British Isles
Medical Association of Nigerian Specialists and General Practitioners in the British Isles (MANSAG), was established for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, and is the only body representing Nigerian Medical doctors and allied professionals in the British Isles.
Nepalese Doctors Association
The Nepalese Doctors Association (NDA) is a voluntary organisation open to all Nepalese doctors presently residing in UK. NDA aims to promote comradeship among the Nepalese doctors in UK and facilitate exchange of Medical students and doctors between Nepal. It seeks to contribute to the development of the health service in Nepal and establish links with similar associations in Nepal and elsewhere.
Sri Lankan Medical and Dental Association in the UK
The Sri Lankan Medical and Dental Association in the UK is the largest charitable organisation of professionals from a Sri Lankan background in the UK. The association welcomes any doctor or dentist interested in the welfare of less privileged Sri Lankan medical and dental students and supports undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental education in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Psychiatrists Association (UK)
The Sri Lankan Psychiatrists Association of the United Kingdom acts as a forum for psychiatrists of Sri Lankan origin in the UK. The Association promotes education and research in psychiatry and protects the interests of the members preserving and enhancing their image, by working with other interested organisations.
Zimbabwe Health Training Support
The Zimbabwe Health Training Support (ZHTS) is a voluntary organisation, set up by a group of health professionals concerned about health training in Zimbabwe. The group aims to establish a network based in the United Kingdom of health professionals interested in supporting health professional training and continuing education in Zimbabwe and provide specific support for health professionals training in Zimbabwe by providing educational resources and developing innovative approaches.
The organisations listed here are not exhaustive, should there be any which you believe have been omitted, and should be included, please email info.equality@bma.org.uk with suggestions for consideration.