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ABIM Launches Program to Certify Foreign-Trained Physicians

10/18/2025

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The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) launched Pilot Pathway E to let licensed, foreign-trained doctors obtain internal medicine credentials without repeating residency.
The program aims to ease employment barriers for internationally trained physicians.
Currently, most specialty boards require U.S. or Canadian residency for certification.
ABIM's initiative aligns with licensing trends and could improve these pathways in addressing the physician shortage.

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Story summary

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) launched Pilot Pathway E to let licensed, foreign-trained doctors obtain internal medicine credentials without repeating residency.
The program aims to ease employment barriers for internationally trained physicians.
Currently, most specialty boards require U.S. or Canadian residency for certification.
ABIM's initiative aligns with licensing trends and could improve these pathways in addressing the physician shortage.