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Advancing Careers: VCU and RPA Launch Medical English and Cultural Competencies Course for International Physicians

Foreign-trained doctors bring invaluable medical expertise, but navigating communication and cultural differences in the U.S. healthcare system can be a challenge. That’s why the @Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition #RPA has partnered with @Virginia Commonwealth University’s #VCU Global Education department to co-design a new course: “Medical English and Cultural Competencies in the U.S. Healthcare System.’



June 23, 2025

Call to ActionRefugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition

The U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortage Is Growing — But So Is The Solution

Virginia is short 770 primary care physicians today — and that number will near 1,000 by 2035. The strain is real: longer wait times, physician burnout, and limited care, especially in rural and underserved communities.

There’s a solution hiding in plain sight: International Medical Graduates (IMGs).

IMGs are highly trained professionals with deep clinical experience and a commitment to primary care. Studies show they perform as well as or better than U.S.-trained doctors in managing chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes — especially for diverse and immigrant populations.

#HealthcareWorkforce #IMGs #HealthEquity #PrimaryCare #PhysicianShortage #VirginiaHealthcare #RefugeePhysicians #RuralHealth #DiversityInMedicine


June 18, 2025

Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition

RPA Founders Present at the 2024 National Afghan Medical Professionals Association of America Scientific Conference

Dr. Sarah Kureshi and Brandi Kilmer, co-founders of the Refugee Physicians Advocacy (RPA) Coalition, presented at the 2024 National Afghan Medical Professionals Association of America (AMPPA) Scientific Conference in October. Their topic “Strengthening the Medical Workforce with Skilled International Physicians” resonated strongly with an audience of over 50 Afghan professionals who share an interest in advancing the medical careers of displaced Afghans.

January 2, 2025
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