“Where Are You From?”—on Separation, Belonging and Imposter Syndrome as an International Medical Graduate

Minoritized international medical graduates (IMGs) in American graduate medical education (GME) programs face a disproportionately higher number of intersectional micro- and macroaggressions. In order to create a healthier, more equitable learning environment, GME programs must make greater efforts to understand intersectionality, provide IMG trainees with additional support systems, incorporate effective bystander training, and celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of their minoritized IMG trainees.