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Advisory Commission Releases Recommendations and Toolkit to Inform Assessment and Supervision of Internationally Trained Physicians

Guidance for state medical boards and potential employers on assessment and supervision requirements for internationally trained physicians (ITPs) during periods of provisional licensure The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models (ACALM), co-chaired by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and Intealth™, today released its latest guidance …(read more)

Intealth Appoints Catherine Apaloo, MD, as Inaugural Senior Vice President and Chief IMG Experience Officer

New leadership role underscores Intealth’s commitment to supporting international medical graduates throughout their career journeys

IntealthTM is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Apaloo, MD, as the organization’s first Senior Vice President and Chief IMG Experience Officer, a newly created executive leadership role dedicated to advancing the experience of international medical graduates (IMGs) throughout their entire professional journey, from medical school through residency, practice, and leadership, both in the …(read more)

Navigating Change: Embracing the Role of International Medical Graduates as the United States Enters a Period of Transition

As the United States enters another period of transition in both federal and state governments, including the White House, Intealth™ reaffirms its commitment to our organization’s core values and mission — advancing quality in health care education worldwide and supporting international medical graduates (IMGs) and the essential contributions they make to U.S. health care. Regardless …(read more)

IMGs Are Critical to Addressing U.S. Physician Shortages and to Forthcoming HELP Committee Health Workforce Legislation

Intealth responded to recently introduced legislation that would help U.S. patients in rural and other underserved communities by addressing nationwide health care workforce shortages, particularly in primary care. International medical graduates (IMGs) — both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals — currently make up approximately one quarter of the U.S. physician workforce and play an important …(read more)

Diversity Is Essential to U.S. Health Care

William W. Pinsky, MD, FAAP, FACC
CEO, Intealth

The value of diversity in our health workforce is well documented. In many cases, patients are more likely to engage with the health care system and to comply with treatment plans when their providers are from similar backgrounds. For some, multilingual providers can be a deciding factor in their ability to access care. In short, …(read more)

Intealth Supports Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act

Intealth has joined a coalition of more than 80 health care and medical education organizations across the country in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 (H.R. 2389/S. 1302).   This bipartisan legislation is crucial to expanding the physician workforce and to ensuring that patients across the country are able to access quality …(read more)

Intealth Selects Seasoned Government Relations Professional to Advance Advocacy Efforts for International Medical Graduates

Intealth™ has named Matthew Shick, JD, as Assistant Vice President and Chief Government Relations Officer. Shick, a seasoned government relations veteran, will focus on enhancing Intealth’s advocacy efforts on behalf of international medical graduates (IMGs) and the vital role they play in health care quality and accessibility across the United States. Shick will join Intealth …(read more)

A Duty to Remember: Bearing Witness in the War for Ukraine

William W. Pinsky, MD, FAAP, FACC
CEO, Intealth

This week marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an act that has ushered in a new era of needless loss of life and profound suffering. The impacts of this aggression extend far beyond the borders of Ukraine. The entire region is forever changed, bearing the indelible marks of refugee crises, societal damage, …(read more)

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