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What we’re learning, building, and seeing firsthand as we help international doctors re-enter U.S. healthcare:

International Doctors Are Already Working, Here’s How

It’s one thing to talk about change. It’s another to prove it. WeAreDocs has already helped more than 50 International Medical Graduates begin working in U.S. healthcare settings. What these doctors have in common They: Today, they’re working in clinical practice settings across the country. How it happens Through: WeAreDocs...

The U.S. Physician Shortage Explained

The U.S. healthcare system is running out of doctors, and patients are paying the price. Long wait times, closed clinics, and overwhelmed practices are all symptoms of a growing physician shortage. What’s driving the shortage? Several forces are colliding: The shortage is especially severe in: Where IMGs fit in International...

How International Doctors Get Hired by U.S. Practices

International Medical Graduates are already working in U.S. clinical practices, but not through the routes most people expect. Instead of going through traditional residency, many IMGs are hired through employer-sponsored licensure pathways created to address the physician shortage. Why hospitals are turning to IMGs Healthcare systems are under extreme pressure...

I’m an IMG Living in the U.S., Can I Work as a Doctor?

This is one of the most searched questions by international doctors, and the answer is yes. If you completed medical school or residency abroad and now live in the U.S., you may qualify to practice medicine without repeating residency. What matters most Most pathways look at: You don’t need to...

What Is Alternative Licensure for International Medical Graduates?

If you’re an International Medical Graduate (IMG) living in the United States, you’ve probably been told one thing over and over again: You must repeat U.S. residency to practice medicine here. That isn’t always true. Alternative licensure has opened real, legal pathways for qualified international doctors to begin working in...