International Medical Graduates

Career Support for Immigrant Physicians

You dedicated your career to medicine. We want to help you practice again. While relicensing in the U.S. can be complicated, the International Institute of Minnesota aims to make it easier. Our International Medical Graduates program provides internationally trained physicians with guidance and financial support, at no cost to you, so you can overcome barriers like exam fees, credential evaluations and applying for Minnesota residencies.

Our goal is to help doctors like you work again in the field you care most about. If you choose not to relicense, we can help you explore alternate medical careers.

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How the Program Works

Services and financial support include:

One-to-one career and academic advising
Study support (exam materials and review courses)
A support group with other participants
Licensing exam fee assistance
Professional networking opportunities
Employment navigation and career services
Financial coaching

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for our International Medical Graduates program:

Born outside the U.S.
U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Graduated from medical school outside the U.S. or Canada
Live in Minnesota
Wish to obtain a Minnesota medical license. Priority is given to those who want to provide primary care in rural or underserved areas of the state or; wish to pursue an alternate medical career

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What Our Clients Are Saying

This program has helped me a lot as they have not only given me financial support but also moral support which made me feel like home and welcomed in a new society.

Dr. Sara Tarokh

International Medical Graduate client
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