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Direct linkHoekje, Barbara J. – English for Specific Purposes, 2007
International doctors ("international medical graduates" or "IMGs") constitute 23% of the physician workforce in the United States. Despite entry screening for educational credentials and spoken English proficiency, research shows that language and cultural issues can still persist for IMGs during and after their residency…
Descriptors: Credentials, Physicians, Graduates, English
