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5 Min Read

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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6 Min Read

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
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Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

The Trump proclamation blocking international medical graduates from entering the U.S. to train is not in the country’s best interest during a pandemic.

International Med Ed
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12 Min Read

How immigration issues may impact the physician workforce

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the impact of immigration issues on the physician workforce.

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International Med Ed
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

May 8, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

AMA fighting for IMG physicians on several fronts with many allies

The U.S. needs to deploy every available doctor to combat COVID-19. The AMA’s advocacy for international medical graduates is helping make that happen.

International Med Ed
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Extending IMG visas would boost efforts to fight COVID-19

Automatic one-year visa extensions and solving other immigration issues would help IMG physicians focus on COVID-19 rather than bureaucratic matters.

International Med Ed
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11 Min Read

Challenges facing international medical graduates (IMGs) during COVID-19

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by providing resources to international medical graduates and more.

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International Med Ed
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

April 24, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Find details on CARES Act reflief fund and information on international medical graduates.

Advocacy Update