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British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) is a voluntary organisation for doctors of Indian sub-continental origin, established in 1996 and based in the United Kingdom. Its president is Ramesh Mehta of Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
BAPIO is divided into regional centres across the UK, the largest division is in Wales. Its roles, which have included medical education, discussion forums and supporting physicians in difficulty, have led to its involvement in some high-profile court cases and debates. In 2007, BAPIO took its challenge on the 2006 immigration rules to the court of appeal after it initially lost the case against the government. The High court ruled in BAPIOs favour. In 2013, BAPIO sought a judicial review of the way the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) conducted the clinical skills assessment exam. This was a legal victory for the RCGP, however, in the judges words "a moral success" for BAPIO.
BAPIO recruits its membership predominantly from doctors of Indian sub-continental origin including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
The association is divided into regional centres. The Welsh division of BAPIO is its largest. In 2015, an eighth of the 30% of overseas clinicians in Wales trained in India. These doctors were posted in highly deprived areas where patients were more complex and workload greater. Between 2016 and 2017, BAPIO worked with the Welsh health boards by recruiting Indian doctors on fixed two-year placements. The association additionally helps exchange skills and ideas between India and Wales. In 2017, secretary Dr Hasmukh Shah said: "Britain's proposed exit from the Europe Union allows us in Wales to renew the historical links between the Indian subcontinent and the NHS".
The BAPIO has a number of roles including education, discussion forums, support in difficulty, networking and charitable work. According to them, unconscious bias in the NHS and differences in soft skills are some of the factors behind the disparity between non-UK trained and UK-trained doctors being referred for General Medical Council performance. Gender, age and speciality have also been noted to be significant factors.
During its annual conference in November 2012, the association passed a motion asking that suicides by health care workers while undergoing investigations should be treated as a "never event."
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, BAPIO set up fundraising for oxygen and telemedicine to support medical professionals in India.
In 2014, BMA deputy chairman Kailash Chand received a leadership excellence award from the BAPIO at its annual conference. In addition, a personal message from prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi was received: "India is very proud that the dedication of Indian doctors has remained the backbone of the health services in the UK and will remain so for the foreseeable future."
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British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) is a voluntary organisation for doctors of Indian sub-continental origin, established in 1996 and based in the United Kingdom. Its president is Ramesh Mehta of Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
BAPIO is divided into regional centres across the UK, the largest division is in Wales. Its roles, which have included medical education, discussion forums and supporting physicians in difficulty, have led to its involvement in some high-profile court cases and debates. In 2007, BAPIO took its challenge on the 2006 immigration rules to the court of appeal after it initially lost the case against the government. The High court ruled in BAPIOs favour. In 2013, BAPIO sought a judicial review of the way the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) conducted the clinical skills assessment exam. This was a legal victory for the RCGP, however, in the judges words "a moral success" for BAPIO.
BAPIO recruits its membership predominantly from doctors of Indian sub-continental origin including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
The association is divided into regional centres. The Welsh division of BAPIO is its largest. In 2015, an eighth of the 30% of overseas clinicians in Wales trained in India. These doctors were posted in highly deprived areas where patients were more complex and workload greater. Between 2016 and 2017, BAPIO worked with the Welsh health boards by recruiting Indian doctors on fixed two-year placements. The association additionally helps exchange skills and ideas between India and Wales. In 2017, secretary Dr Hasmukh Shah said: "Britain's proposed exit from the Europe Union allows us in Wales to renew the historical links between the Indian subcontinent and the NHS".
The BAPIO has a number of roles including education, discussion forums, support in difficulty, networking and charitable work. According to them, unconscious bias in the NHS and differences in soft skills are some of the factors behind the disparity between non-UK trained and UK-trained doctors being referred for General Medical Council performance. Gender, age and speciality have also been noted to be significant factors.
During its annual conference in November 2012, the association passed a motion asking that suicides by health care workers while undergoing investigations should be treated as a "never event."
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, BAPIO set up fundraising for oxygen and telemedicine to support medical professionals in India.
In 2014, BMA deputy chairman Kailash Chand received a leadership excellence award from the BAPIO at its annual conference. In addition, a personal message from prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi was received: "India is very proud that the dedication of Indian doctors has remained the backbone of the health services in the UK and will remain so for the foreseeable future."