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Official Statement on the FY2026 Refugee Admissions Cap and Prioritization of White South Africans
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition
Between Two White Coats: When Refugee Experience Meets Refugee Physician Care
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition
Empowering International Physicians: Career Pathways at Inova Health
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition
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.
Refugee 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.
Official Statement on Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Changes Affecting Vulnerable Populations
Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition