New State Laws Let IMGs Practice WITHOUT US Residency — Live Q&A

Several US states have passed new laws creating alternative licensing pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs) — in some cases allowing qualified physicians to practice without completing a traditional US residency. In this LIVE Q&A, Dr. Rajeev Iyer, a board certified doctor practicing in the USA, breaks down what these laws actually say, which states have them, who qualifies, and the real catch most people miss. Bring your questions. We're covering: Which states have passed alternative IMG licensing laws (and which are coming) "Provisional" vs. full licensure — what you can and can't do Do you still need USMLE? Board certification? Supervision requirements? Who actually qualifies — experience, country of training, specialty How hospitals are hiring through these pathways right now The honest downsides and risks before you bet your career on this This is general information — your situation is specific. Book a 1:1 consult to map your personal pathway: https://www.IMGSecrets.com ⏱️ Drop your questions in the chat live, or comment below before the stream and I'll answer on air. 🔔 Subscribe for IMG visa, residency, licensing, and US/Canada career guidance. #IMG #InternationalMedicalGraduate #USMLE #MedicalLicensing #residency 00:00 Introduction: New US Pathways for International Medical Graduates 00:45 Why You Cannot Start with a Medical License 01:30 Alternate Entry Pathways Explained 03:37 California Special Permits (2111 & 2113) 05:38 Is ECFMG Always Required? 06:17 Research Doctors & Clinical Gaps 08:07 Dermatology to Family Medicine Residency 09:13 Can Experienced Doctors Use Alternate Pathways? 10:52 Join the Live Discussion 11:36 Canada vs USA Residency: Which Is Better? 12:37 Live Case Discussion: Plastic Surgeon Working as Nurse Practitioner 16:35 OBGYN Alternate Pathway Questions 17:23 Does UK (GMC) Experience Help? 20:38 Should Patient Reviews Be Added to Your CV? 22:18 Live Case Discussion: General Surgeon from Pakistan 27:15 Canadian Fellowships Without USMLE 28:07 ENT Fellowships, H-1B & J-1 Visas 29:14 Anesthesiology Career Options 30:04 Occupational Medicine Pathways 31:56 Radiology vs Orthopedics Opportunities 33:44 What Makes a Strong Residency Application? 35:23 Live Q&A: MBBS Without Residency 37:40 Medical Officer Experience: USA vs Canada 38:10 Canadian Fellowship to US Practice 39:56 Research Fellowships Without USMLE 40:43 When Can USMLE Be Waived? 42:18 USA vs Canada for Experienced Surgeons 44:16 Radiology Alternate Pathway 45:05 Keyword Strategy for USMLE Preparation 46:27 Non-Residency Pathways to USA & Canada 48:35 Anesthesiology Fellowship vs Residency 49:13 Washington State IMG Licensing Law 51:05 Australia Pathways for Radiologists 52:01 H-1B Sponsorship for Specialists 53:36 Can Cardiologists Practice Without Residency? 54:22 Are Observerships Helpful? 55:11 Family Medicine in Canada 57:43 How IMG Secrets Can Help 58:29 Critical Care Specialists: Best Route 1:00:18 How to Get a Job Before a License 1:01:24 Can USMLE Be Waived? 1:03:06 Orthopedic Surgery Alternate Pathway 1:05:06 Canadian PR: Best Career Strategy 1:05:46 Final Advice & Closing