International medical graduates (IMG) play a big part in the U.S. healthcare system in areas where employee shortages exist. A recent study even showed that without their expertise, 20 percent of rural areas would not have the medical care their communities need. The American College of Physicians is currently pushing for new measures to streamline the ability of these professionals to train in the United States and remain here if the job market needs them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe United States has depended on IMGs to fill gaps in care in underserved areas since the 1970s, and will probably continue to do so for some time,\u201d said doctor Jeffery Harris, the president of the American College of Physicians (ACP). \u201cIMGs are crucial to our continuing to be able to provide adequate care to the populations they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ACP notes that with the increase of diverse patients, physician profiles must also diversify to provide \u201cculturally competent (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" International medical graduates (IMG) play a big part in the U.S. healthcare system in areas where employee shortages exist. A recent study even showed that without their expertise, 20 percent of rural areas would not have the medical care their…<\/span><\/p>\n