IMGS Governing Council
The strategy and activities of the IMGS are directed by an eight-member governing council elected by section membership.
The next IMGS Governing Council elections will be held in April 2026 for these positions:
- Member (three positions available)
- Resident/Fellow
Applications are due Feb. 28, 2026. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- IMGS committees
Membership in these committees is open to any active IMGS member.
Acculturation Committee (on hold)
Mission:
- To provide assistance with the integration of International Medical Graduates into American medicine to improve patient care and health outcomes
- Help the American medical community understand the challenges overcome by IMGs
- Establish awareness as well as demonstrate the diversity brought by IMGs
- Identify opportunities to help IMGs get familiar with the American medical culture and opportunities for the American physicians to understand and appreciate the value and challenges of different cultures
- Develop an acculturation module resource
DEI Committee
Natalia Solenkova, MD, chair, [email protected]
Mission:
- To decrease bias against IMGs within and outside AMA.
Desserts Reception
IMGS Governing Council/staff, [email protected]
Mission:
- Develop and promote the June Annual Desserts from Around the World reception
- Assist with solicitation of sponsors for June Annual event
HOD Handbook Review Committee
Mission:
- Section members volunteer twice a year for HOD Handbook Review Committees
- Meet with the section delegates prior to the Annual and Interim Meeting to discuss the HOD Reference Committees' resolutions and reports.
- Update the Section HOD annotated grids with positions of committees.
Leadership Development Program
Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, [email protected]
Tani Malhotra, MD, [email protected]
Mission:
- Recruit at least 10 diverse committee members
- Develop the program/speaker for the Busharat Ahmad, MD Leadership Program for the Annual and Interim meetings
- Discover what resources or tools IMGs need in order to ascend into leadership positions
Nominating Committee
Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, [email protected]
Tani Malhotra, MD, [email protected]
Mission:
- Recruit a diverse pool of candidates for the IMGS GC elections
- Present a diverse slate for the 2025 and 2026 IMGS GC online ballot
- Validate 2025 and 2026 election winners
Resolutions and Reports Policy Committee
Deepu Sudhakaran, MD, delegate, [email protected]
Luis Isea, MD, alternate delegate, [email protected]
Mission:
- Develop at least three well-written and researched reports or resolutions for the Interim and Annual HOD Meetings
- Identify two issues that require IMGS advocacy efforts
Social Media and Engagement
IMGS Governing Council
Mission:
- To develop team of committee members to devise ideas for social media regarding IMGS. Ideas will be transmitted to IMG staff and AMA digital strategy.
USIMG Committee
Tani Malhotra, MD, chair, [email protected]
Mission:
- Engage USIMGs by providing outreach and have more standardized approach
- Determine needs of USIMGs
- Work with residents, physicians and alumni associations
USIMGS Special Interest Group
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Mission:
This USIMG program is dedicated to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are attending medical school in the Caribbean and have not yet obtained their ECFMG certification. Through this new program, students are invited to become involved with the AMA and obtain the following benefits:
- Learn how patients and physicians benefit from the advocacy efforts of the IMG Section
- Take advantage of networking opportunities with other students, resident physicians and practicing physicians
- Enjoy instant access to the AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) and IMGS
- Attend the Annual and Interim Meetings of the MSS and IMGS including the annual IMGS Symposium
- View webinars and videos showcasing practical tips for a successful residency program Match
- Stay current on how the ECFMG certification process works
- Gain valuable practice through our mock residency program interview opportunities
- Obtain financial planning resources and loan consolidation information to help ease worries about debt
IMGS endorsement of Board of Trustees & council candidates
The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) Governing Council does not endorse candidates for the AMA Board of Trustees, councils or other AMA committees.
IMGs interested in applying for vacancies in external organizations can submit the application to the IMGS GC. The GC will provide a letter of support to applying candidates.
For positions that require approval from the AMA Board of Trustees, the governing council adheres to the procedures and guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees.
For questions, contact IMGS at [email protected].
External organization committees
AMA members who are interested in other leadership roles in medicine may apply for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committees and other positions.
Vacancy notices are posted annually. If you are interested in a position and meet the qualifications stated in the position description provided, you may apply for nomination by completing and submitting the required documentation by the application deadline.
Please note that, while the AMA Board of Trustees makes the nominations, it is the requesting organization that makes the final appointment.
Questions about the nominations process or vacancies may be directed to Mary Grandau at [email protected].
