The International Medical Graduate Perspective in Hand Surgery: Legacy and Future Challenges.

Qazi, Uzair; Bhandari, Laxminarayan · Hand Clin · 2023

review · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

International medical graduates (IMGs) have made significant contributions in the field of hand surgery in terms of bringing in skill, innovation, research, and leadership and have gone onto mentor the next generations of hand surgeons. In this article, we have highlights some such contributions. We also highlight various pathways that IMGs take to establish their practice in the United States and the various challenges and hurdles they face.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy