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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)

Highlights from the 2024 Intealth Well-being Grant Projects Supporting IMGs

In 2024, Intealth® expanded its Well-being Grant Opportunity to support five J-1 physician-led projects focused on the well-being of foreign national physicians in U.S. graduate medical education (GME). Now, at the end of its second year, the grant program continues to highlight the leadership and innovation of international medical graduates (IMGs) in shaping more supportive …(read more)

Intealth Urges National Interest Exemption for Physicians Impacted by New Travel Restrictions

Intealth® President and CEO Eric S. Holmboe, MD issued the following statement in response to the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation implementing Executive Order 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” which would prohibit entry to the United States of physicians from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, …(read more)

Public Comment Period for Second Set of Draft Preliminary Recommendations from the Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models, co-chaired by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), has announced the opening of a public comment period of its draft preliminary recommendations on assessment and supervision of internationally trained physicians (ITPs) seeking licensure in the United States. …(read more)

Intealth Announces IMG Well-being Day to Recognize and Support International Medical Graduates in U.S. Training

Intealth™ is pleased to announce it will host IMG Well-being Day on Friday, May 30, 2025, a new day of recognition to support and celebrate international medical graduates (IMGs) in U.S. graduate medical education (GME). The initiative builds on Intealth’s long-standing commitment to supporting physician well-being and promoting inclusive training environments. IMG Well-being Day will …(read more)

Intealth Applauds IMG Success in the 2025 U.S. Residency Match

Strong IMG Performance Will Benefit Patients

The success of international medical graduates (IMGs) in securing first-year graduate medical education (GME) positions in the United States remains strong, with growth in the number of physicians matching to residency programs, according to the 2025 Main Residency Match® (The Match®) results released by the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). This is good news for …(read more)

Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models Issues Guidance Following Public Comment Period

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models, co-chaired by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), has issued a guidance document following a period of public comment on its draft preliminary recommendations. The public comment period, which began in October 2024 and closed in December …(read more)

Winning Projects Selected for the Intealth 2024 Well-being Grant Opportunity

Intealth™ is pleased to announce the winning projects of its 2024 Well-being Grant Opportunity. In recognition of the outstanding volume and quality of project proposals received, Intealth leadership expanded the program for the 2024 grant cycle to support five winning projects (up from three)—an increase that underscores Intealth’s commitment to advancing physician wellness initiatives. Each …(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)

Public Comment Period for Draft Preliminary Recommendations from the Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models, co-chaired by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), has released draft preliminary recommendations for public comment. The recommendations, once finalized, are intended for state medical boards, state legislators, policy makers, and interested stakeholders to help inform development …(read more)

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