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.
Physician and patient walking down a hall

International Medical Education

How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine

The AMA’s inaugural IMG Recognition Week kicks off with a look at the numbers that detail this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.

Saby Karuppiah, MD, MPH

Leadership

Sabesan Karuppiah, MD, MPH: Members Move Medicine: Helping as many people as he can

AMA member and IMG Saby Karuppiah, MD, MPH, became a doctor to help people because his mother struggled with lack of health care during her childhood.

Subhash Chandra, MD

Leadership

Subhash Chandra, MD: Members Move Medicine: Helping psychiatric patients feel empowered

AMA member and IMG Subhash Chandra, MD, reminds patients and physicians of their right to mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

International Medical Graduates

IMGS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

Find meeting documents for the 2019 IMGS Interim Meeting, information on the open forum, resolution submission requirements and additional resources.

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) Committees

International Medical Graduates Section members can also be members of an International Medical Graduates Section Committee.

International Medical Graduates

2019 IMGS Annual Meeting highlights

Review highlights from the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) 2019 Annual Meeting.

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) leadership opportunities

IMGS members can now vote in the 2019 IMGS Governing Council election.

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