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 equality, 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. BAPIO has 13 divisions covering all regions of the UK as well as 7 specialty forums including the Women’s Forum, Young Doctor’s Forum, GP Forum, Health & Well-being Forum, SAS/LED Forum, Paediatric Forum and Patient Safety Forum. BAPIO also has five arm’s length bodies: Medical Defence Shield (MDS), BAPIO Training Academy (BTA) , BAPIO Institute for Health Research (BIHR) , British Indian Nurses Association (BINA) , and BAPIO Faculty of Leadership (BFL).