Association of International Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario


The Association of International Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is a non-profit, independent professional association which represents physicians and surgeons trained and licensed in jurisdictions outside Canada. AIPSO's mission is to ensure that internationally trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into the Canadian health care system.
The work of A.I.P.S.O. has included: providing information to members research related to access for international physicians and surgeons network and coalition building; and participating with regulatory and government bodies in the consultative reform of the processes of integration. The current AIPSO president is Dr. Peter Marosan. The current AIPSO educational program director at St. Michael's Hospital is Dr. Yiming Wang.
Founded in 1998 with 70 members, A.I.P.S.O. and its local affiliates have more than 2000 registered physicians from 105 countries. AIPSO's members are at various stages of the licensing process in Ontario. Most are not yet licensed to practice medicine in Ontario.

Objectives

AIPSO's mission is to ensure that internationally trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into
the Canadian health care system. Founded in 1998 with 70 members, AIPSO and its local affiliates have more than 2000 registered physicians from 105 countries. AIPSO's members are at various stages of the licensing process in Ontario.

Advocacy

  1. Dr. A. Razzaq, M.D.
  2. Dr. Uday Shankardas, M.D., M.R.C.P.
  3. Dr. Hector Fernandez, M.D.
  4. Dr. Joshua Thambiraj, M.D., F.R.C.S.
  5. Dr. Amin Lakhani, M.D.
  6. Dr. Peter Marosan, M.D.