RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Immigrant Neurologists in the United States
JF Neurology
JO Neurology
FD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
SP 378
OP 385
DO 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011196
VO 96
IS 8
A1 Mahajan, Abhimanyu
A1 London, Zachary
A1 Southerland, Andrew M.
A1 Khan, Jaffar
A1 Schuyler, Erica A.
A1 ,
YR 2021
UL http://n.neurology.org/content/96/8/378.abstract
AB International medical graduates (IMGs), individuals who graduated from medical school outside of the United States or Canada, constitute 31.3% of active neurologists and one-third of current neurology trainees. Although three-fourths of IMG neurology trainees are not US citizens, they are an integral part of our trainee and practice workforce. IMGs play a vital role in providing greater access to health care for millions of patients, particularly in traditionally underserved regions and in the face of a current global health care crisis. With this article, we outline some of the unique challenges faced by immigrant, US-trained neurologists as they seek to provide neurologic care across the country, including preparing and applying for residency, securing authorization to remain in the United States to practice, and positioning themselves for successful careers in academic and private practice. We also call for advocacy and legislation to help reduce these barriers as a means to address the increasing physician workforce gap.