International Medical Graduates (IMG) Resources
International Medical Graduates (IMG) Resources
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We are a group that helps International Medical Graduate healthcare professionals orient themselves in the new US environment and integrate them in their new role at the University of Minnesota.
We are a group that helps International Medical Graduate healthcare professionals orient themselves in the new US environment and integrate them in their new role at the University of Minnesota.
Meet the IMG Social Group Co-Leads
Meet the IMG Social Group Co-Leads
Dr. Anna Menezes
Dr. Anna Menezes
Anna is a second year Diagnostic Radiology resident from Bangalore, India. She completed her medical school at St. John’s Medical College known for their historical relationship with the University through the global health exchange programs. Her interests include playing the violin, dancing, cooking and meeting new people.
Dr. Mehreen Zakir
Dr. Mehreen Zakir
Medical school: Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls
Medical Interests: Preventative care, pediatrics, mental health, and women’s health.
Family Medicine: St. Cloud Residency
Personal Interests: I enjoy interior home design, arts and crafts, painting, and fitness.
Why St. Cloud: I chose St. Cloud because of the well-structured curriculum, its rural focus, and its connections to the University of Minnesota
GME Visa Contact
GME Visa Contact
Christy Illig
Hi, I'm Christy Illig. I'm a Human Resources Generalist in the Graduate Medical Education Office at the University of Minnesota. I'm also the designated Training Program Liaison (TPL) with ECFMG. I've held this role for almost 9 years.
I'm here to help you navigate the J-1 visa or H1-B process. Email me at gme@umn.edu.
UMN Medical School Dean's Office HR Visa and Immigration Team
Olga Hubin, LLM, MA-HRM | Sr. HR Immigration Consultant
Kris Schnackenberg | HR Visa Specialist
Emma Kuaavas | HR Visa Specialist
Previous IMG Social Group Co-Leads
Previous IMG Social Group Co-Leads
Dr. Tolulope Odebunmi | Psychiatry AY 2018-2020
Dr. Steffi Masilamani | Pediatrics AY 2018-2020
Dr. Serin Erayil | Internal Medicine Infectious Disease AY 2018-2020
Dr. Irem Sonmez | Psychiatry 2020-2022
Dr. Svatava Merkle | Pediatrics 2020-2022
Dr. Lalita Thitiseranee | Psychiatry 2022-2025
Dr. Ronke Gbadebo | Pediatrics 2022-2025
Dr. Aisha Kasali | Pediatrics 2022-2025
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