Minnesota International Medical Graduate (IMG) Career Guidance and Support Grant Program

MN_health.IMG@state.mn.us

The International Medical Graduate Career Guidance and Support Grant Program provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to assist immigrant international medical graduates and other foreign trained healthcare professionals who wish to integrate into the Minnesota healthcare delivery system. The program's goal is to increase access to primary care in rural and underserved areas of the state.

Grant funds must be used for:

• Educational and career assessment, navigation, and guidance, including information on training and licensing requirements for physician and non-physician healthcare professions
• Scholarships and support for immigrant international medical graduates in becoming certified by the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates, including help with preparation for required licensing examinations and financial assistance for fees
• Referral to mentors, counselors, mental health or other support services, as needed
• Support in becoming proficient in navigating residency application processes and building knowledge of residency interview skills
• Connections to partners and resources as well as financial assistance to support increased knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, the use of information technology, medical English, and more
• Networking, peer support, and mentorship opportunities

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Minnesota that:

• Have demonstrable experience working with immigrants/refugees in Minnesota, international medical graduates, and providing healthcare career guidance and support
• Are in good financial standing

Award ceiling: $400,000
Award floor: $100,000
Project period: 24 months
Estimated number of awards: 1-2

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portal are available on the program website when applications are being accepted.

Applicant webinar
July 31, 2024
1:00 Central