Aug 26 - 27, 2026 ·
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AMA Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit

The AMA's Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit will feature IMG-specific education sessions on leadership, research, advocacy and preparing for the Match as an IMG.

Events
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America can't afford to leave these doctors waiting

IMGs who already matched into residency programs are seeing visa delays that could prevent them from arriving in time to start training.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds court decision blocking $100,000 visa fee for physicians

AMA applauds a court decision blocking a $100,000 H-1B visa fee that could worsen physician shortages and limit patient access to care.

Press Releases
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Immigration issues: Visas and green cards

The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.

International Med Ed
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IMGs: These 4 tips can help you succeed with Match

While the majority of IMGs match, they face longer odds than U.S. medical school graduates. Here’s how IMGs can find a residency program that fits.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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March 27, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Tell your representative: Co-sponsor H.R. 7961, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Exempting physicians from H-1B visa fee protects patients

The $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications threatens access to physician-led care, particularly for patients in rural and underserved communities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds bill to exempt physicians from $100,000 H-1B fee

The bipartisan legislation aligns with the AMA’s efforts to build and maintain a strong health care workforce to serve the needs of all patients.

Press Releases
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Bill would fight doctor shortages by addressing green-card backlog

The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.

International Med Ed