IMG Friendly Residency Programs

Compare IMG representation and reported visa support across residency programs and specialties in our program catalog.

5,501 Programs Analyzed
21.9% Avg IMG Rate

High IMG Friendly

1,532

Programs with high IMG acceptance

Moderate Friendly

1,022

Programs with moderate IMG rates

J-1 Visa Support

4,261

Programs sponsoring J-1 visas

H-1B Visa Support

1,235

Programs sponsoring H-1B visas

Residency Specialties with IMG Data

Internal Medicine

High

1204 programs • 38.4% IMG rate

Family Medicine

High

584 programs • 31.6% IMG rate

Surgery

Moderate

259 programs • 15.2% IMG rate

Psychiatry

Moderate

250 programs • 17.8% IMG rate

Emergency Medicine

Challenging

246 programs • 13.4% IMG rate

Obstetrics and gynecology

Challenging

245 programs • 6% IMG rate

Orthopaedic surgery

Challenging

189 programs • 1.3% IMG rate

Pediatrics

High

165 programs • 32.5% IMG rate

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Visa Sponsorship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a residency program IMG-friendly?

IMG-friendly programs typically have higher percentages of international medical graduates, offer visa sponsorship (J-1, H-1B, or F-1), and have a history of accepting IMGs. We categorize programs as High, Moderate, or Challenging based on historical IMG match data.

Which visa types are most commonly sponsored?

J-1 visas through ECFMG are the most common for IMGs, followed by H-1B visas. Some programs also sponsor F-1 visas. Each program's visa sponsorship information is clearly indicated in our database.

How often is the IMG data updated?

These figures come from the ResidencyMatch program catalog. Program policies and visa sponsorship can change, so verify details directly with each program.