Medical Protection Society (MPS) has signed partnership agreements with the Association of Irish Pakistani Physicians & Surgeons (AIPPS), the Irish Pakistani Professionals Association (IPPA) and the Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland (SDUI) reinforcing the shared commitment to ensuring international medical graduates (IMGs) have access to the medicolegal support and professional protection they need to practice safety and advance their careers in Ireland.
IMGs play a vital role in delivering patient care and make a significant contribution Ireland’s healthcare system. The Medical Council’s 2024 Medical Workforce Intelligence Report indicated that the medical workforce remains heavily reliant on IMGs, with 5,830 practicing in Ireland. This represents 27.8% of the medical workforce – an increase from 23.3% in 2022. Of this cohort, almost 2 in 5 (39.7%) qualified in Pakistan, and over 1 in 5 (21.3%) qualified in Sudan.
Navigating the Irish healthcare system can however be challenging for those new to Ireland, and research published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science in 2025, found that many IMGs working in Ireland have a limited understanding of medical indemnity requirements. The study, conducted in 2024, noted that many IMGs had received limited formal education or clear guidance on indemnity during their induction. Gaps in indemnity, could leave doctors exposed to personal, financial and reputational risk.
MPS, which supports and protects more than 16,000 healthcare professionals in Ireland, said strong relationships with the AIPP, IPPA and SDUI, will help to ensure IMGs feel well supported and confident on professional protection requirements from the outset.
Dr Rob Hendry, Chief Member Officer at MPS, said:
“MPS has a long history of supporting healthcare professionals in Ireland with a range of medicolegal matters, and importantly, helping them to reduce the risk of a claim or case occurring in the first place. We want all doctors in Ireland – including those who trained in other countries - to feel confident, supported and well prepared on professional protection matters from the outset.
“These associations and unions play a vital role in supporting their members and we are delighted to sign partnership agreements with them as part of our aim to ensure IMGs can access high quality medicolegal education and protection as they establish and develop their careers in Ireland.”
Mr Nauman Nabi, President at the Association of Irish Pakistani Physicians & Surgeons (AIPPS), said:
“This partnership with Medical Protection Society will provide valuable indemnity education and support, helping our members better understand their professional responsibilities and safeguard their professional futures.”
Mustafa Mehmood, General Secretary at the Irish Pakistani Professionals Association (IPPA), said:
“Supporting professionals navigating Irish workplaces and systems is central to our mission. Partnering with MPS ensures our members are better informed, better protected, and more confident in navigating the complexities of working within the Irish healthcare system.”
Dr Rania Atta, President at the Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland (SDUI), said:
“SDUI has worked closely with MPS over several years and we have seen the benefit of their educational sessions for our members. Our partnership with MPS is an important step in ensuring our members have access to trusted medicolegal guidance, education and protection. By working together, we can help empower Sudanese doctors to practice safely, protect their professional interests and continue making a valuable contribution to patient care in Ireland.”
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The study mentioned was published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science: Medical indemnity knowledge and awareness among international medical graduates in Ireland - PubMed