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Fix immigration issues so IMGs can help fight COVID-19

Find a list of observership programs in the U.S.

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U.S. resumes visa processing so IMGs can join COVID-19 fight

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International Medical Education

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

The U.S. needs to deploy every available doctor to combat COVID-19. The AMA’s advocacy for international medical graduates is helping make that happen.

International Medical Education

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on IMGs

Get answers to how AMA is advocating for IMGs on issues such as immigration status, visas and options for completing training.

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IMGS elections

View the newly elected members of the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) Governing Council.

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International Medical Education

Extending IMG visas would boost efforts to fight COVID-19

Automatic one-year visa extensions and solving other immigration issues would help IMG physicians focus on COVID-19 rather than bureaucratic matters.

International Medical Education

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Challenges facing IMGs during the COVID-19 pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by providing resources to international medical graduates and more.

International Medical Education

COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for international medical graduates

Review FAQs on various issues impacting International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 AMA's National Physician Town Hall

The AMA National Physician Townhall covered important areas the Association continues to work on in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International Medical Education

U.S. resumes visa processing so IMGs can join COVID-19 fight

State Department resumes visa processing, ensuring that international medical graduates can begin residency training July 1 and help battle COVID-19.

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