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International medical graduate membership, discounts & benefits

Join the American Medical Association, the largest medical association in the nation, and get exclusive benefits and free access to: 

  • Navigate practicing medicine in the U.S.: AMA resources can help you understand the U.S. health care system.
  • Observerships process: Find out how to find and apply for an observership.
  • Influence AMA policy: The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) gives voice to and advocates for issues that impact IMG physicians.

Benefits of membership for international medical graduates (IMGs)

AMA Research Challenge

AMA Research Challenge

Find research opportunities for IMGs and showcase your research for the chance to win $10,000.
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FREIDA™

Search over 13,000 residency and fellowship programs on FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®. Access the FREIDA Residency Calculator and a members-only dashboard where you can compare and rank programs.
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International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS)

IMGS gives voice to and advocates for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.
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Full access to JAMA Network®

Unlimited online access to the JAMA Network®, featuring JAMA, specialty journals and podcasts.
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Leadership opportunities

Find opportunities for leadership roles in the AMA’s International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) and committees.
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Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

Read about this fellowship, designed to enhance physicians’ advocacy leadership skills to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in the areas they serve or may serve.
AMA in Action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice

AMA advocacy on behalf of IMGs

Learn how the AMA supports IMGs through critical advocacy efforts and play a role.
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IMG experience in medicine

Watch videos about the IMG journey through medicine, transitioning medical practice in the United States, and exploring the inequities IMG experience.
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IMGs toolkit

Use this toolkit to help navigate the process of practicing medicine in the U.S.
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Observership program FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about how to find and apply for an observership in the U.S.
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Laurel Road

Get help identifying loan repayment options with a free consultation and discounted membership.
Resolve member benefit

Resolve

Save 20% on all Resolve contract review packages and salary data.
UpToDate member benefit

UpToDate

Resident members can save up to 20% on an annual or longer UpToDate trainee subscription.
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Hertz

Save up to 25% off car rental base rates at participating locations worldwide.

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