The Doctors Next Door: Intealth and the Global Heart of Medicine on Empowered with Meg Ryan

, /PRNewswire/ -- Discover how one organization is bridging global medical education standards to ensure quality healthcare in the United States and around the world.

Intealth, through its divisions ECFMG and FAIMER, is featured in a compelling segment of Empowered with Meg Ryan, illuminating the critical role of international medical graduates (IMGs) in the U.S. healthcare system. This segment explores how Intealth facilitates the entry of skilled physicians from other countries and international medical schools, ensuring they meet rigorous U.S. standards and contribute to patient care in the United States, particularly in underserved communities. Viewers will gain insight into the structured pathways that bring diverse medical talent to our nation, ensuring a rigorous and equitable process that supports a strong healthcare infrastructure.

Eric Holmboe, M.D., Intealth's President and CEO, recently shared, "At Intealth, we are committed to strengthening healthcare worldwide by supporting the education, training, and well-being of physicians. Through our work, we help ensure that healthcare systems are equipped with skilled, dedicated professionals who can deliver high-quality, safe, and responsive care to the communities they serve."

In this segment, Intealth's dedication to advancing medical education and strengthening global healthcare takes center stage. It explores Intealth's efforts to develop innovative programs and assessment methods that help evaluate core clinical skills and preparedness for U.S. training, ensuring physicians are ready for the evolving demands of the U.S. healthcare system. The vital role of the J-1 visa program for physicians, administered by Intealth, in enriching U.S. graduate medical education by bringing diverse IMGs into training programs is also highlighted. The segment further showcases Intealth's commitment to holistic support through initiatives like the Well-being Grant Opportunity. Through global collaboration and a focus on excellence in medical education, Intealth continues to shape the future of healthcare worldwide.

About Empowered with Meg Ryan: "Empowered with Meg Ryan" is an educational program broadcast on Public Television, dedicated to exploring stories of innovation and impact across various sectors. The program aims to inspire and inform viewers about the positive changes shaping our world. Visit https://www.empoweredprogram.com/ to learn more.

About Intealth: Intealth is a private, nonprofit organization that brings together the expertise and resources for advancing quality in healthcare education worldwide in order to improve healthcare for all. Through strategic integration of its divisions, ECFMG^® and FAIMER^®, Intealth offers a flexible and multi‐layered portfolio of services. These services enhance and support the education and training of healthcare professionals, verify their qualifications required to practice, and inform the development of health workforce policies around the world. By leveraging these combined competencies, Intealth powers innovation in areas critical to the health professions. Learn more at www.intealth.org.

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