Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University provides the tools and resources to prepare you to join the many graduates who are living and practicing medicine in the United States. Be part of a vibrant community of medical doctors making a lasting world impact
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International Medical Graduates
Promoting Global Health and Mitigate Health Disparities By Training the Next Generation of World-Class Physicians and Surgeons
International Medical Graduates
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Mission Statement
We believe that bringing new voices with diverse perspectives and skills into our institutions will strengthen our school because they bring the diversity of thought, and ability to understand and care for our diverse patient population.
We urge mutual understanding amongst medical professionals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our mission is to provide a unique experience to International Medical Graduates in our hospitals and clinics. We provide our IMGs with access to tools, resources, and other support to facilitate successful integration into the American Health Care System.
Requirements for applying to a Residency or Fellowship as an International Medical School Graduate
RSVP for the International Thanksgiving banquet!
For the past eighteen years, International Medical Graduates have hosted an International Thanksgiving Banquet for international students, scholars, and their families to experience this traditional American Holiday and this time of community. In the last eight years (except during the pandemic), over 400 guests, including international students from all local colleges and GSF friends from the local community, attended this event each year.
We want to invite as many international students, scholars, and their families as possible to attend this special event. It feels like a Global Family Dinner! It will be an amazing afternoon celebrating this holiday with American and international friends, enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pies, etc.), and participating in fun activities!
Note: This event is open to students from all colleges and for students with families.
Culture Attire
We encourage our guests to wear cultural attire to this event. Prizes will be awarded to the male and female participants and the family/couple with the best cultural clothing. You don't want to miss this special event!
Details:
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Place: Tabernacle Church of Norfolk Gym, 7000 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505
Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
RSVP
Due to the nature and scale of the event, RSVP is Mandatory!
Please register as soon as possible bit.ly/gsfthxgiving2024
The deadline is Wednesday, November 20, or until the maximum capacity is reached.
Transportation
If you need a ride to the event, please include it in the form. We provide transportation for students around the ODU campus. For students from other universities, please let us know if you need a ride, and our transportation team will do their best to connect you with our volunteers.
Childcare
Children are welcome. Parents, please let us know their ages and grades if you plan to bring your children so that our childcare team can prepare the logistics. Thank you.
We look forward to your presence at this event!
Contact Us
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion UniversityGraduate Medical Education
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA 23501
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Accreditation status
We sponsor ACGME-accredited residencies and fellowships, an APA-accredited psychology internship and a CPME-accredited podiatry residency.
This website reflects current program information, including admission criteria and curricula. Information is subject to change.