September 26, 2018
Rewards and Challenges of Working as a Physician in the United States
What do physicians in the United States find most rewarding and most challenging about their work? According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2018*, 27% of physicians surveyed ranked their relationships with patients as one of the most rewarding parts of their job. The same percentage of physicians cited frustration with the number of rules and regulations that they need to follow as the most challenging part of their job.
The survey gathered responses from more than 20,000 physicians in 29 specialties. You can check out U.S. physician salary trends based on specialty, race/ethnicity, geographic location, and more in the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2018*.
If you want to learn about the lifestyle and happiness of residents in the United States, read the Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2018*. This report gathered input from residents on everything from how many hours they work to how they relieve stress.
*Please note that a one-time, free registration is required to access the Medscape website.
IMG Residency Preparation Program in Minnesota
An innovative program in Minnesota seeks to help immigrant IMGs holding legal residency in that state prepare for application and/or entry to U.S. residency programs while increasing access to primary care in rural and underserved areas of the state. Minnesota’s IMG Residency Preparation Program, through a network of organizations, provides access to career guidance, exam preparation, medical language proficiency, electronic medical record and accent modification courses (if needed), and support with residency applications. To learn more about this program, visit the Minnesota Department of Health website or contact the IMG Assistance Program Coordinator Yende Anderson.
In the News
A collection of news articles related to Minnesota’s IMG Assistance Program that you may find of interest:
Could the state-funded International Medical Graduate Assistance Program do more for immigrant doctors – and help address Minnesota’s looming doctor shortage?
MinnPost, by Ibrahim Hirsi, May 11, 2018
IMG Assistance Program Offers Hope for Many IMGs Seeking to Re-enter the Health Workforce
MetroDoctors, by Edwin N. Bogonko, MD, MBA and Yende Anderson, JD, September/October 2017
Spotlight on Minnesota: Opening a Pathway for International Medical Graduates to Practice Medicine in Minnesota
IMPRINT, October 11, 2017
