International Medical Graduate (IMG) Mentor

• Describing your career training, role, and career path.
• Providing an overview of the medical area with which the IMG Mentor is most familiar.
• Being a resource to the IMG client as questions arise about the U.S. medical system.
• Connecting the IMG client with employer partners
• Referring the IMG client to medical providers who may give informational interviews and shadowing/observership opportunities.
• Reviewing the IMG client’s residency application and making suggestions.
• Writing a letter of recommendation for the IMG client.
• Conducting practice interviews with the IMG client before residency interviews.

• Experience in the U.S. as physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician’s assistants (healthcare provider roles).
• Former IMGs who are now working as healthcare providers may also apply.
• We seek individuals who can provide guidance to IMG clients as they relicense and/or pursue alternate healthcare careers in Minnesota.

• Weekly in-person or virtual visits with mentee for a minimum of 1 year
  • Average of 2 hours or more per week, especially during the first few weeks
  • Meetings are flexible, as mentors can set their own schedule with their mentee.
  • You could match with one IMG for the entire year or have several shorter matches during that one-year commitment, depending on the clients’ needs.

We will provide a training with our volunteer manager and the International Medical Graduate program manager prior to being assigned to mentor an IMG client.

IMG mentors will have an opportunity to meaningfully support International Medical Graduates on their relicensing path. Or they may offer support to internationally trained physicians who are pursuing an alternate medical career. You will also help IMGs better understand the U.S. medical system and the provider’s role.