Posts Tagged ‘ECFMG’
J-1 (Exchange Visitor) Visa for International Medical Graduates
The most sought after visas by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are the H-1B and J-1 visas, two visas that differ significantly. A previous post discussed H-1B visas for IMGs. In the present post I’ll discuss the basic requirements for J-1 […]
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Millions of Americans live in medically underserved areas. Many, if not all states face physician shortages. Recruiting and retaining physicians is important in filling that need. Currently, one quarter of all physicians practicing in the US are International Medical Graduate […]
Read moreImmigration Options and Services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
The USA can be compared to Disney World, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), because “here, dreams come true.” It is not astonishing that US medical hospitals and residency programs are often the first choice for smart physicians across the […]
Read moreCommunication: The Critical Accompaniment to Clinical Skills
You have been trained to examine patients, obtain medical histories, order and perform diagnostic tests, interpret tests, and treat illnesses. You also counsel patients on how to take preventive measures and live healthy lifestyles. These clinical skills help you to […]
Read moreResidency Match Tips for International Medical Graduates
International learning and job experience usually increase your competitive advantage over domestic applicants in most business fields like marketing, finance, and human resource. Unfortunately, this rule of thumb is not applicable in the healthcare industry. If you are an International […]
Read moreResidency Training Challenges for International Medical Graduates
Because of the healthcare reform (also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare), an additional 32 million Americans are insured. Despite such an increase in demand, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there continues to […]
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