British International Doctors Association
Formation1975
TypeMedical Association
PurposePromoting equality & fairness for all doctors working in the UK
Location
Key people
  • Dr Chandra Kanneganti CBE - (National President)[1]
  • Dr Sai Pillarisetti (Chairman, Junior Doctor Forum)[2]
  • Prof Shiv Pande MBE (Past Chairman)[3]
SubsidiariesBIDA Student Wing
Websitewww.bidaonline.org
Formerly called
Overseas Doctors Association (ODA)

The British International Doctors Association (BIDA) is a UK-based medical organisation that represents international doctors in the United Kingdom.[4][5]

Previously known as the Overseas Doctors Association (ODA), the organisation updated its name to BIDA in 1999 to be more inclusive to international-origin doctors who may have qualified in the UK.[6][7]

History

The British International Doctors Association was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting fairness and equality for all medical doctors working across the United Kingdom irrespective of their gender, race, religion, country of origin or sexual orientation.[8][9][10]

BIDA stands as the oldest organisation representing international doctors in the United Kingdom.[11] With over 50 regional divisions across England, Scotland & Wales, it is one of the largest medical organisations of its kind in the United Kingdom.[12]

The organisation also includes many Indian doctors who supported India with virtual telemedicine efforts and funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

In 2021, BIDA joined hands with the Oxygen for India appeal by British Asian Trust (an organisation founded by King Charles) and successfully raised 35,000 pounds to support India with oxygen supplies.[13]

BIDA Student Wing

BIDA Student Wing is the student arm of the British International Doctors Association.[14][15] It was formed with the aim of extending the same fairness and equality to international student doctors community in the United Kingdom. Founded by Dr Sai Pillarisetti, the BIDA Student Wing is the first organisation dedicated to representing International Medical Students studying in the UK [16][17][18] [19]

The organisation has a membership that come from over 40 nationalities.[20] [21]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Parr, Eliza (2 May 2021). "Indian-origin UK doctors to expand telemedicine project for Covid patients in India". livemint.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ↑ Parr, Eliza (11 July 2023). "Doctors blast GMC referral of IMG doctor as 'misuse' of FTP process". pulsetoday.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Parr, Eliza (9 March 2024). "Liverpool Honours Prof. Shiv Pande". asianlite.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ↑ Sonwalkar, Prasun (18 April 2020). "Indian doctors stranded in UK after qualifying test cancelled". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "The British International Doctors Association chooses Rochdale for national conference". rochdaleonline.co.uk. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  6. ↑ Potter, Costanza (8 December 2020). "GP co-op pioneer Dr Krishna Korlipara dies with Covid-19". Pulse Today.
  7. ↑ "BIDA's History". British International Doctors Association.
  8. ↑ SB Vijaya Mary,"Sai Ram Pillarisetti initiates a support system for medicos in the UK". thehindu.com. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "British International Doctors' Association". rmbf.org. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  10. ↑ Clarke, Gaynor (3 December 2022). "Long-standing Wigan GP and SSP Health founder becomes fellow of British International Doctors' Association". wigantoday.net. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "BIDA (British International Doctors Association) National Conference". deri.elht.nhs.uk. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "BIDA Regional Divisions". British International Doctors Association.
  13. 1 2 "Doctors in UK get telemedicine, virtual ward rounds project going for India". economictimes.indiatimes.com/. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "Telugu boy's initiative to help medical students in UK". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "Charity artwork celebrates diversity of healthcare workers". uhnmcharity.org.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "Telangana based MBBS Student Establishes UK's Very First Organisation For Internationa Medical Students". medicaldialogues.in. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "University Hospitals of North Midlands junior doctor given highest accolade for social action and humanitarian efforts". uhnm.nhs.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Medical graduate receives humanitarian award". uclan.ac.uk. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "Medical students lead national Covid-19 fundraiser". uclan.ac.uk. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  20. ↑ Lang, Peter Eric (9 December 2023). "Charity Artwork Unveiled By Richard Kemp Celebrating Diversity At Liverpool University NHS Hospitals". The Liverpudlian.
  21. ↑ "BIDA (British International Doctors Association) National Conference". Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation.
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