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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Types of visas & FAQs

In the 2020 academic year, 4222 IMG physicians from over 100 countries were offered visas to facilitate residency training in different specialties.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Practicing medicine in the U.S.

International medical graduates need to consider many issues, including starting over in a new country.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Academic opportunities & scope of practice

IMG physicians are encouraged to choose an academic career as diversity is a strong determinant of innovation in medicine.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: State medical licensure

Download an overview PDF of state medical licensure rules and requirements for international medical graduate (IMG) physicians.

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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Mentorship

Mentorship definitions, guides, tips, advice and more for international medical graduates (IMG).

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Finding an observership FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about observerships for international medical graduates.

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Starting physician residency as an IMG? 6 tips to ease transition

Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.

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Meet Your Match: Tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency with Ricardo Correa, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, get practical tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency.

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International Medical Graduate experience in medicine

Take a look at the crucial role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in our nation's health care landscape and how the AMA is working to support IMGs.

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