If Fewer International Medical Graduates Are Allowed in the U.S., Who Might Replace Them in Rural Underserved Areas?

Date
05/2001
Description

Describes a study to identify rural communities that would be most affected by a decrease in availability of international medical graduates (IMGs) and perceptions of recruiters on who might replace IMGs in these areas. Includes maps. A full report is also available.

Center
North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
Authors
Leonard Baer, Thomas Konrad, Rebecca Slifkin