Bridging the Gap: A Needs Assessment of Resources and Support for International Medical Graduates Navigating Visa-related Career Decisions in Infectious Diseases.

Publication Title

Open Forum Infect Dis

Authors

• Brian Chow
• Alfredo J Mena Lora
• Vera P Luther
• Javier A Neyra
• Kartikey Acharya
• Majd Alsoubani
• Cesar G Berto
• Paloma Cariello
• David Dobrzynski
• Henry Donaghy
• Sujan Jamarkattel, Department of Medicine, Providence Medford Medical Center, Medford, Oregon, USA.Follow
• Anna Kaltsas
• Julia Kostka
• Luis Medina-Garcia
• Holly Murphy
• Christopher Sellers
• Magdalena Slosar-Cheah
• Ann Stapleton

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2026

Keywords

IMG; Infectious Diseases Workforce; International Medical Graduates; Medical Education; Program Director.; oregon; medford

Abstract

International medical graduates (IMGs) in infectious disease encounter distinct career and immigration-related barriers during training. We conducted a needs-assessment survey to better understand challenges IMGs face. Results underscore the importance of developing targeted guidance and structured support for IMGs and program leadership.

Specialty/Research Institute

Infectious Diseases

DOI

10.1093/ofid/ofag183