Dear Members of Virginia Board of Medicine!!

Thanks for the opportunity to allow us to share our comments regarding this important bill. International Medical Graduates are highly qualified, experienced and hard working physicians. They have years of experience in the different fields of Medicine ranging from Surgery to Dermatology. They have excellent work ethics and administrative skills. If there is a pathway to utilize their skills and tremendous potential, this will be a great service to the people of Commonwealth. 

If we allow these IMGs to work under supervision for a probationary period of 12 months before granting them a restricted license for another 12 months, they will be a good addition to our medical community and will address the huge shortage of physicians in the state Virginia. 

Sincerely, 

Rizwan Ali, MD, DFAPA

President,
Psychiatric Foundation of Virginia