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Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

International Med Ed
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Easing IMGs’ path to practice a key to solving physician shortage

1 in 4 U.S. doctors is an international medical graduate (IMG), but the road is arduous. Given the projected doctor shortage, why do we make it so hard?

International Med Ed
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Court stops class action that would have worsened doctor shortage

Discover how class-action certification would have chilled efforts to use IMGs to provide care at a time when there is already a physician shortage.

Judicial Advocacy
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11 Min Read

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, on the indispensable contributions of IMGs

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, on the contributions of IMGs.

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International Med Ed
Moving Medicine Video Update
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How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine

The AMA’s IMG Recognition Week includes a dive into the numbers that illustrate this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.

International Med Ed
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8 Min Read

Daniel Rivers talks U.S. clinical experience opportunities for IMGs

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Daniel Rivers on U.S. clinical experience opportunities for IMGs.

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International Med Ed
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 Min Read

IMGs: These 4 tips can help you succeed with Match

About six in 10 international medical graduates matched in 2021. These tips offer insight on how an IMG can find a residency program that fits.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Rules to hinder IMG doctors getting rolled back

The Biden administration takes positive steps. Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy for the Conrad 30 program and IMGs with H-1B or J-1 status.

International Med Ed
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4 Min Read

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

The AMA wants to reduce some of the barriers that make it harder for international medical graduates (IMGs) to help fill the nation’s health care needs.

International Med Ed