Objectives:

  1. Describe the current and projected role of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the U.S. healthcare workforce.
  2. Explain the key steps, barriers, and requirements in the pathway for IMGs to enter U.S. healthcare systems.
  3. Summarize the unique contributions IMGs make to surgical education, patient care, and healthcare access.
  4. Identify institutional strategies that promote the successful integration and support of IMGs in surgical training programs.
Session date: 
04/30/2025 - 7:30am to 8:30am CDT
Location: 
Hybrid (In-person and Virtual)
United States
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
    • 1.00 ABS Self-Assessment
  • 1.00 MOC: ABS Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Points (Part II)
    This activity meets the ABS requirements for CME and self‐assessment credit toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC program.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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Presenter(s): 
Ricardo Tamburrini, MD - Resident