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KAMA International Medical Graduate (IMG) Program 
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The KAMA IMG Program invites applications from kurdish international medical graduates (IMG) throughout the world to join KAMA’s efforts in mentoring and training an increasing number of kurdish doctors in the United States and Canada. KAMA seeks to appoint eligible IMG trainees who are passionate about increasing the number and impact of kurdish physicians in the United States and Canada in order to better serve the kurdish community.

KAMA IMG trainees should strive to empower and educate fellow medical trainees and students in order to become better healthcare providers. IMG trainees will work with established physicians and fellow trainees in order to enhance the quality of medical education and training in the United States.

Benefits
  • Obtain valuable mentorship from fellow IMG residents and Kurdish American physicians 
  • ​Connect to the KAMA network of healthcare professionals
  • Mentor other trainees to directly impact health education in Kurdish communities
  • Engage in public health projects to advance health
  • List the KAMA IMG program as leadership activity on your CV
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Eligibility
  • Kurdish internal medical graduates (IMGs) pursuing medical residency in the United States.
  • Completed all requirements to apply to residency. 
  • Candidates must exhibit impactful dedication to enhancing medical education in the Kurdish community and demonstrate a history of scholastic achievement.

Expectations
  • Work with their assigned residents/physicians mentors 
  • Once matched into resident then train 1-2 upcoming Trainees over a 3 year period 
  • Adhere to the KAMA mission and vision 
  • Attend a brief IMG Trainee meeting every 4 months

Application Requirements
  • Complete the IMG Program application
  • Medical school diploma or transcript
  • USMLE Step scores (Step 1 and Step 2CK)
  • Updated resume or CV
  • Professional photo
  • Name and contact of your references (at least two)​
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We are a nonprofit inspiring the next generation of Kurdish American medical providers and serving our communities.