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International medical graduate

An international medical graduate (IMG) is someone who studied medicine outside of their home country. They may have gone to another country to get an international medical degree or to do a residency program. IMGs must meet certain requirements to be licensed in the country they live in, such as passing exams and having a certain amount of experience in the medical field. IMGs often take extra measures to stay up-to-date with the latest medical research and best practices to make sure that they can provide the best care possible for their patients.