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Judge voids rule pricing H-1B doctors out of areas that need them

Judge negates new rule that AMA said would “cause immediate and lasting harm” to communities that would no longer be able to afford to hire H-1B doctors.

International Med Ed
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Dec. 4, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update 

U.S. district court vacates recent Trump Administration H-1B visa regulations in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

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Misguided J-1 visa proposal is a “solution in search of a problem”

The AMA, medical educators and 36 members of Congress are fighting a proposal to complicate the visa process for international medical graduates.

International Med Ed
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Pandemic brought challenges for IMGs, and AMA responded

IMGs are key to the physician workforce during a pandemic straining the U.S. health system. Learn about the AMA’s advocacy for IMGs and their patients.

International Med Ed
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IMGs step up to help fill the care gap in underserved areas

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by speaking with IMGs who are filling a gap by practicing in underserved areas during COVID-19.

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International Med Ed
AMA Update
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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for international medical graduates

Review FAQs on various issues impacting International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International Med Ed
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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AMA statement on Trump Administration decision on student visas

The AMA is pleased that the Administration has reconsidered what would have been a setback for U.S. public and rural health.

Press Releases
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AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Trump administration plan to deport foreign students enrolled in online-only classes is an ill-advised action in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Med Ed
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AMA implores change proposed regulation on international students

The AMA urged Trump administration officials to reconsider its regulation on international students that could jeopardize the status of current medical students.

Press Releases