AMA adopts new policy to address immigration reforms

“In light of recent reforms to the nation’s immigration policy, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy during its Annual Meeting this week aimed at ensuring that qualified international physicians, medical students and residents are able to seamlessly practice medicine and obtain their medical training in the United States.” 

The AMA’s policy also calls on the AMA to work with other organizations to study the current impact of immigration reform on residency and fellowship programs, the overall physician supply, and patients’ timely access to health care throughout the country.