We are incredibly encouraged to see leaders like Senator Rebecca Saldaña supporting responsible solutions to help address physician shortages in Washington State. Senator Rebecca Saldaña was the first lawmaker in the nation to help introduce legislation supporting alternative licensure pathways for internationally trained doctors, helping spark a movement that is now expanding across the United … Read more

May 24, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, Something shifted in Miami. And before we tell you what happened, we want to say something first. Thank you. Word is spreading. Physicians are telling colleagues. Colleagues are telling organizations. Applications are coming in from directions we did not expect. That is not happening because of advertising. It is … Read more

May 12, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, A lot has happened since we last wrote. And we want to make sure you hear it directly from us. The Honest State of the Pathway. There are now 29 states with enacted or proposed alternate licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians. That number is growing and it represents … Read more

April 11, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, A few weeks have passed since Match Week. For many of you, things are beginning to settle. The emotions have quieted, and whether you matched or not, you are starting to think about what comes next. That is exactly where we want to meet you. Because a lot has … Read more

March 22, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, Match Week has ended. For those who matched, congratulations. You earned it, and this community is proud of you. As you move forward, carry this community with you. The journey does not end at Match Day. Every physician who succeeds has a role in lifting those who come after … Read more

March 9, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, This week is Match Week. I know many of you are experiencing a mix of excitement, anticipation, and nervousness as results approach. I sincerely wish each of you the very best and hope you match into the residency program you have been working toward. But if things do not … Read more

Feb 25, 2026 Dear IMG Colleagues, I wanted to share some important updates as we continue building meaningful opportunities for IMG doctors. At this time, the area that has been most consistently open to our IMG colleagues has been the post acute care space. This setting aligns well with our collective training and experience. The … Read more

Feb 9, 2026 Hello, Only IMGs truly understand IMGs. Few outside this community fully appreciate the amount of work, dedication, time, sacrifice, and financial investment it takes to pursue the same opportunity to practice medicine. This shared experience is what makes this community powerful and why unity matters. I wanted to share a brief note … Read more

Feb 7, 2026 Hello, I wanted to follow up and personally invite you to connect with me directly. I would truly love the opportunity to speak with each of you one on one, learn more about your background and goals, and answer questions you may have. You can schedule a time that works best for … Read more

Feb 6, 2026 Hello, My name is Sam Hsieh. I am a general surgeon and have served as a Chief Medical Officer in Eastern Washington for the past 13 years. I am also an International Medical Graduate, and I have been an active advocate for IMGs throughout my career. I want to start by saying … Read more