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WELCOME TO IPPA LINK!

Dear Panel Physicians and Civil Surgeons,

Welcome to IPPA Link, the official e-learning platform of the International Panel Physicians Association (IPPA).

We are thrilled to have you as part of this global learning community, dedicated to enhancing the quality, consistency, and integrity of immigration medical examinations worldwide. Our goal is to equip you with the most up-to-date information, tools, and resources to help ensure that every applicant receives a thorough, accurate, and compliant medical evaluation.

Through IPPA Link, you will have access to:

Self-paced training modules

Guidelines and technical updates

Resources tailored for both Panel Physicians and Civil Surgeons

Tools to support quality assurance and continuous improvement

Opportunities to connect with colleagues and experts worldwide

By engaging with this platform, you are contributing to the global effort to strengthen migration health, protect public health, and deliver high-quality services to clients undergoing Immigration Medical Exams (IMEs).

If you have any questions or need assistance navigating the platform, please do not hesitate to contact the IPPA Team.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence in immigration medical examinations. We look forward to learning and growing together.

International Panel Physicians Association

For any questions, please email us at info@panelphysicians.org.

Updates from IPPA

Atlanta Workshop / Revolve & Evolve - August 2026

What an Incredible Experience!

What an incredible time we had in Atlanta during our Revolve & Evolve Workshops in August 2026!

It was a pleasure to bring together Civil Surgeons and Panel Physicians for two engaging and memorable workshops. We are truly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make these events such a wonderful experience.

Throughout the workshops, participants had the opportunity to learn, connect, exchange experiences, and strengthen our professional community. We were delighted to see so many familiar faces and welcome participants from different backgrounds and locations.

A special thank you to all of our speakers, participants, CDC partners, and everyone who contributed to making these workshops possible. Your participation and enthusiasm made the events truly special.

We hope everyone enjoyed the workshops as much as we did, and we look forward to continuing to create opportunities for our community to learn, connect, and grow together.

Thank you for being part of Revolve & Evolve 2026!

Until next time!

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What a Wonderful Event!

What an incredible time we had at the IPPA Africa Regional Event in May 2026!

It was wonderful to bring our community together for an engaging and memorable event.
We truly enjoyed spending this time with all of you and hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did.

The event was a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, exchange knowledge, and strengthen our IPPA community across the region.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event so special. Your participation, enthusiasm, and continued support mean so much to us.

Thank you for being part of the IPPA Africa Regional Event!

We look forward to creating many more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

Until next time!

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What a Wonderful Experience in Lisbon!

To all of our colleagues,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us for the IPPA Training Summit in Lisbon. It was an incredible experience to connect with so many dedicated professionals from around the world, panel physicians, laboratory experts, and public health colleagues, united by a common mission: to improve the quality of immigration medical examinations globally.

Seeing familiar faces and meeting new colleagues in person reminded us of the strength, passion, and dedication within our global community. The exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas was truly inspiring.

Thank you for your active participation, thoughtful contributions, and the spirit of collaboration you brought to every session. We are excited to continue this important work together through IPPA Link, where learning and collaboration don’t stop when the summit ends.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Warm regards,
The IPPA Team

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Civil Surgeons

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The purpose of this activity is to improve the capacity and quality of U.S. screening physicians performing regulatory required medical examinations for foreign nationals who want to adjust from a temporary status to a lawful permanent resident status (immigrant visa applicants, nonimmigrant visa applicants and refugees). It will also formally teach civil surgeons the examination requirements to increase their knowledge base, improve exam quality and increase their overall efficiency.

US: Virtual Peer to Peer Site Visit Updated copy 1

The virtual peer-to-peer site visit allows for a larger audience to train and network within a virtual setting to address any gaps and receive further education about Technical Instructions and proper implementation. A champion panel site will demonstrate how they conduct immigrant medical examinations and apply the Technical Instructions.

Immigration Medical Examination Master Template

Basic screening requirements for Australia, Canada, USA, UK and New Zealand

Learning Objectives

This module will cover:

an introduction to FCC (Five Country Conference), IRHWG (Immigration and Refugee Health Working Group) and IPPA (International Panel Physicians Association)
the purpose of an immigration medical examination (IME)
the IME process
your responsibilities as a panel physician
IME requirements for Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America and New Zealand
tuberculosis (TB) screening
mental health screening
completing and sending IME forms

Immigration Medical Examination Training Course Master Template

This training series provide basic information on the immigration medical examination for panel clinic staff.

Confidentiality for Panel Physicians Master Tempate

The video titled "Confidentiality" focuses on the critical role of maintaining confidentiality in the context of immigration medical examinations. It underscores the ethical and legal responsibilities of panel physicians and civil surgeons to protect applicants' personal health information.

Key Points Covered:

Importance of Confidentiality: Emphasizes that safeguarding patient information is essential to uphold trust and integrity in the immigration medical process.
Ethical and Legal Obligations: Outlines the duties of medical professionals to adhere to confidentiality standards, ensuring that sensitive health data is not disclosed without proper authorization.
Best Practices: Provides guidance on implementing procedures and protocols to maintain confidentiality, such as secure record-keeping and controlled access to information.
Consequences of Breaches: Highlights potential repercussions of failing to maintain confidentiality, including legal penalties and damage to professional reputation.

This video serves as a valuable resource for medical professionals involved in immigration health assessments, reinforcing the necessity of confidentiality in their practice.

If you need further assistance or resources on this topic, feel free to ask!

Portal Introduction

US: eMedical Training for Clinic Administrators

US: eMedical Training for Radiologist

US: eMedical Training for Doctors

Civil Surgeons

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Tuberculosis From Start to Finish

This in-person training workshop is designed for US Panel Physicians at all levels of experience. We will start with a brief introduction to the basic biology of tuberculosis infection and disease and advance from basic treatment to diagnostics and treatment of drug resistant disease, including new advancements. We will have CDC Subject Matter Experts available to answer all of your questions about tuberculosis, eMedical and theCDC Technical Instructions. We will provide interactive learning sessions, small group work, and opportunities to learn from and network with your peers. Bring your challenging TB questions and cases and CDC SMEs will be available to discuss and provide guidance.

Panel Physicians

This training series provide basic information on the immigration medical examination for panel clinic staff.

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