The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) celebrated its 28th Interim Meeting beginning with its governing council meeting on Nov. 14 and the IMGS Congress Assembly. The IMGS Congress Assembly featured Kimberly Horvath, JD, senior attorney for AMA advocacy, who provided an update on the state laws for additional licensing pathways. Her presentation engaged the audience and resulted in many participant questions.
IMGS resolutions
The section submitted four resolutions to this year’s Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) which received overwhelming support from the HOD.
IMGS sessions
Participants attended the Busharat Ahmad, MD, Leadership Development Program on Nov. 14, featuring Lauren Beene, MD, from Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights, who provided a presentation on “Roots of Change: Physician Leadership from the Ground Up.” Participants learned that their voice matters, we protect each other by organizing together and leadership grows from the ground up. This program was designated for a maximum of 1.0 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, the IMGS culminated its meetings with participation in the joint sections Health Equity Caucus, convened by the LGBTQ+ Section, Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) and Women Physicians Sections (WPS), where participation continues to increase.
For more information on IMGS meetings, visit IMGS Annual Meeting agenda & resources or send an email to [email protected]
