Bridging the Healthcare Gap: The Critical Importance of International Medical Graduates in the US

Abstract

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) contribute toaddressing the physician shortage gap, especially inunderserved areas. They also bring cultural competenceand understanding to the healthcare system, improvepatient satisfaction and outcomes, and advance medicalknowledge through their diverse experiences andknowledge. Additionally, IMGs support the UnitedStates (US) economy through their contributions viataxes, spending, and revenue generation for healthcareinstitutions. Overall, IMGs play a vital role in enhancingthe US healthcare system and are essential in areaswhere there is a lack of physicians