My opinion
Although there's a significant shortage of physicians in training (residents) in USA. It's unlikely that this shortage going to be covered by IMGs in the foreseeable future.
Here are the reasons:
- Medicare (the federal fund that is responsible for resident training expenses) did not increase the number of residency positions and therefore the shortage will stay the same.
- US medical schools have stepped up the number of graduates by up to 15% in some cases. Therefore, if ever they increase the number of residency position they will be covered by US grads rahter than IMGs.
Bottom line, I think the situation will stay the same for the next 5 years or so. I mean not easier and not more difficult than today.
Although there's a significant shortage of physicians in training (residents) in USA. It's unlikely that this shortage going to be covered by IMGs in the foreseeable future.
Here are the reasons:
- Medicare (the federal fund that is responsible for resident training expenses) did not increase the number of residency positions and therefore the shortage will stay the same.
- US medical schools have stepped up the number of graduates by up to 15% in some cases. Therefore, if ever they increase the number of residency position they will be covered by US grads rahter than IMGs.
Bottom line, I think the situation will stay the same for the next 5 years or so. I mean not easier and not more difficult than today.
