So I am an md and have trained with and trained imgs. Generally, the medical training in other countries is comparable to the us. 5-6 year courses and post graduate training. Most who come to the us are not new grads but have been in practice for many years. There is an incredible doctor shortage in the US and it is being filled by newly minted physician extenders who have online degrees. Residency spaces are limited and those with us medical degrees can go unmatched, some for years. Seems that allowing imgs to practice is an easy win for patients.
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