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Press Releases

AMA: U.S. should open visas to international physicians amid COVID-19

Residents and fellow physicians are an important part of the health care teams serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

International Medical Graduates

IMGS elections

View the candidates for the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) elections.

International Medical Graduates

IMGS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

View the agenda, download the meeting app or review key dates and deadlines for the IMGS Annual Meeting on June 6 in Chicago.

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Transition to Practice

IMGs: Heed these 4 tips to pursue academic medicine career

These four tips can help IMG residents make a smooth transition to working as a faculty member in an academic setting.

International Medical Graduates

IMGS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

Find highlights and documents from the 2019 IMGS Interim Meeting in San Diego.

International Medical Graduates

2019 IMGS Interim Meeting highlights

Read highlights from the Nov. 14-16, 2019 IMGS Interim Meeting in San Diego, California.

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Leadership

Vijaya Appareddy, MD: From assisting her father to helping patients

AMA member Vijaya Appareddy, MD, was first introduced to medicine by watching her father, a plastic surgeon, treat his patients.

IMGS physicians

Leadership

5 IMG physicians who speak up for patients and fellow doctors

International medical graduates (IMGs) account for more than 23% of physicians in the United States and play a vital role in health care. Compared with U.S.

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