October 09, 2026

International Medical Graduate Section


From Your Chair & Vice Chair

IMG leadership 
Ricardo Rafael Correa, MD
Chair
IMG leadership 
John Arjun Sharma, MD
Vice Chair

International Medical Graduates (IMG)
Recognition Week 
is October 19-23, 2026

This week-long initiative emphasizes the critical role IMGs play in the U.S. health care system and underscores the value they bring to patient care and medical practice. IMG Recognition Week provides a platform to acknowledge the challenges faced by IMGs as they pursue licensure, residency and fellowship opportunities in the U.S. Despite these challenges, IMGs bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and cultural perspectives that enhance the quality of health care delivery.
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IMG Mentorship & Advocacy Webinar

Lift, Lead and Advocate
October 21  •  8:00 - 10:00pm EST

Prominent IMG physicians and a medical student will discuss their journey to becoming a physician and excelling to medical society and organizational leadership positions. You will also learn how to advocate on policy issues. 
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On-Demand Webinar Available

What an IMG Contract Isn’t Telling You

IMG doctors often leave money and protections on the table. Watch this on-demand webinar from OSMA partner, Panacea Financial, with a physician contract attorney on how to benchmark your pay, read the clauses that matter, and negotiate your first—or next—employment contract as an IMG physician. 
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