Historically, the United States (US) physician workforce has included a large proportion of international medical graduates (IMGs). Psychiatry has seen the largest decrease of matching IMG physicians over the last several years. Specifically, there was a 46.3% decrease of IMG physicians from 2014 (30%) to 2020 (16.1%). The growing demands for mental health services may outpace the supply of individuals entering psychiatric training. In addition, the demand for psychiatric services with attention to racial, gender, ethnicity, and sexual identity may be at risk for underrepresentation. Currently, the projected supply and demand for adult psychiatrists in the US between 2017-2030 falls behind by 12,530 providers as retirements exceed new entrants. Measures have been investigated to address the gap of IMGs entering the psychiatric field such as focusing on strengths and weaknesses, residency admission requirements, resources available, and collegiate support. In addition, there a various guidelines available for IMGs including U.S. medical education and training system, languages and communications, cultural factors, and immigration. The purpose of this session is to support and provide resources available for IMG medical students, residents/fellows, and attendings in an interactive setting to achieve their goals in psychiatry.
Format
Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity.
This presentation was recorded at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the growing demand for mental health services in psychiatry and outpaced supply of providers.
- Identify the different pathways through psychiatry education (AAMC, GME, CME) and beyond.
- Identify specific resources that IMG applicants can engage and participate to advance their education from an IMG medical student, resident, and attending perspective.
- Investigate the various guidelines available for IMGs including U.S. medical education and training system, languages and communications, cultural factors, and immigration.
- Engage in small group discussions to maximize benefit from session.
Target Audience
Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Begin Date: August 1, 2024
End Date: August 1, 2027
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ or a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Program Presenters
- Daniel Castellanos, MD.
- Joshua Tapia, MD.
- Roberto Orozco Vega, MD.
- Erick Acosta Heredia, MD.
- Justin Singh, MD.
Program Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD. Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director, APA.
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