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About Us
BAPIO is a non-profit organisation open to all healthcare professionals in the UK. We are acclaimed for our commitment to empowering doctors and nurses, fostering professional development, and promoting quality, diversity and inclusion within the National Health Service (NHS).
Since its conception in 1996 with the initial aim of supporting international medical
graduates, BAPIO has grown in stature and influence to become one of the largest
organisations of its type in the country.
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Membership
Why Join BAPIO ?
- Be part of an organisation that you know will stand up for your rights
- Network with like-minded peers and senior clinicians
- 10% discount on Medical Defence Shield membership *
- Preferential article processing charges for publishing in BIHR’s journals
- Access to 7 specialist forums including health & well-being forum, women’s forum and young doctor’s forum
- Receive mentorship via BAPIO Faculty of Leadership
- Discounted rates for conferences and training events
- Share your views on issues affecting the NHS
- Opportunity to join Indigo BAPIO group to discuss common day to day issues affecting doctors including IMGs
- Contribute to Charitable/Voluntary work globally
*Terms and conditions apply
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Latest News & Blogs
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BAPIO Announces Winners of BAPIO Awards 2024
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BAPIO Annual Conference explores ideas for ‘Rebuilding the NHS’
October 9, 2024 11:30 am![BAPIO Kings Lynn and QEH Educational Event: A resounding Success!](https://bapio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dr-Mehta-with-CEO-MD-DME-and-Chair-BAPIO-Kings-Lynn.jpeg)
BAPIO Kings Lynn and QEH Educational Event: A resounding Success!
September 17, 2024 11:45 amThank you once again for your help and support.
We will always be grateful to you for such dedicated work you and your team are doing
Dr. DT
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Now I am in much better state of mind….
They really supported me in my extremely difficult time.
I feel as a Indian doctor I might not able to practice again if I was not supported by them
Dr. SD
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I can't thank you enough for the help I received from BAPIO
Dr. AS
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Video message from Charlie Massey
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Charlie Massey
CEO of GMC
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Indigo BAPIO
Indigo BAPIO is an informal forum to discuss any issues affecting members. Members can get help on any personal or professional issue that they might have in an open, honest and cordial environment.