FMGs, hospitals, P.L. 94-484, and the future.
In this first of two articles, the origins and provisions of the Health Professions Educational Assistance Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-484), which restricts entry into the United States by foreign graduates, are examined.
D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005550:Foreign Medical Graduates / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006280:Health Workforce; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007882:Legislation, Hospital; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D013038:Specialization; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States