International Medical Graduate
Full Name: | International Medical Graduate |
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Acronym / Abbreviation: | IMG |
| Also Known As | FMG / Foreign Medical Graduate |
Purpose / Type: | GME Terminology |
Description: | A graduate from a medical school outside the United States and Canada (and not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education). IMGs may be citizens of the United States who chose to be educated elsewhere or non-citizens who are admitted to the United States by US Immigration authorities. |
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