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The Global Impact of IMGs in American Psychiatry

This gallery honors International Medical Graduate (IMG) psychiatrists who have significantly contributed to healthcare delivery in the U.S. They provided leadership within the APA, advocated for IMG representation in training programs, and challenged barriers to inclusion in organized psychiatry and institutions. Established in 1979, the Committee on Foreign Medical Graduates succeeded earlier task forces and committees. It served as a national resource on issues affecting IMGs in psychiatry, addressing acculturation, credentialing, licensure, residency training, and continuing education.

In 1992, the George Tarjan Award Lecture was created to honor individuals who have made notable contributions to integrating IMGs into American psychiatry. Named after the APA’s first IMG president, this award highlights efforts to enhance IMG inclusion in the field.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Raman Marwaha, M.D., Richard Bolan, M.D., the IMG Caucus Committee, and APA Staff, Madonna Delfish for their assistance on this project.

IMG Psychiatrists

George Tarjan Award

Named after APA’s first international medical graduate (IMG) president, the George Tarjan Award, established in 1992, recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of IMG's into American psychiatry.