Our Story: From Train Us For Ireland to IAID
The Irish Association of International Doctors emerges from a seven-year national advocacy movement initiated under the banner "Train Us For Ireland". That movement helped create a professional voice for International Medical Graduates contributing to healthcare in Ireland while navigating barriers to training, progression, immigration stability, family life, and representation.
From Train Us For Ireland to IAID
The Train Us For Ireland movement brought together doctors who wished to contribute fully to Irish healthcare while seeking clearer pathways for training, progression, professional recognition, and long-term stability.
The seven-year advocacy journey
Over seven years, sustained advocacy, professional dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness helped highlight systemic issues affecting international doctors in Ireland and the services that rely on them.
Challenges faced by International Medical Graduates
The movement drew attention to barriers to specialist training, unequal career progression, immigration difficulties, regulatory delays, workplace discrimination, family visa delays, and the absence of a dedicated representative platform.
Professional representation and stakeholder engagement
The advocacy work developed through media engagement, public campaigns, professional seminars, and dialogue with healthcare and policy stakeholders. IAID continues that approach through a careful, constructive, and formal society structure.
Transition into IAID
IAID carries the work forward as a professional medical society focused on education, mentorship, advocacy, professional development, immigration signposting, relocation support, networking, research, and community support.
Future direction
The society aims to build constructive relationships, support international doctors at every stage, encourage research and leadership, and contribute positively to medical training, workplace dignity, and workforce sustainability in Ireland.