The US Health Care System Needs Immigrants

The video discusses the challenges in the US healthcare system, particularly the shortage of physicians and the significant role foreign medical graduates play in filling this gap. It highlights the contributions of these graduates in primary care, geriatrics, and underserved areas, and presents studies showing their effectiveness. The video also covers their academic and research contributions, emphasizing the need for policies that attract rather than deter foreign-trained doctors. Comparisons with other countries' reliance on foreign doctors are also made.

What are the statistics regarding foreign medical graduates in academic positions in the U.S.?

How does the United States compare to other countries in terms of reliance on foreign-trained physicians?

What policies could be implemented to attract foreign medical graduates to practice in the U.S.?