Medical Economics October 21, 2024
Key Takeaways
- IMGs significantly contribute to primary care in underserved U.S. areas, influenced by their immigration and residency status.
- U.S. citizen IMGs are five times more likely to enter primary care than U.S. medical graduates; non-permanent residents are nine times more likely.
- Recent declines in non-permanent resident IMGs entering primary care highlight the need for nuanced policy interventions.
- Further research is needed on subspecialty preferences, salaries, and job satisfaction among different IMG groups.
Resident and citizenship status can affect the specialty chosen by international physicians
As the demand for primary care physicians increases, especially in underserved areas, policymakers must consider how the citizenship status of international medical graduates (IMGs) influences their specialty choices and practice locations,...
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