IMG Career Guidance and Support Grant Program

Applications will be open August 12, 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the ORHPC Online Grant Portal by 4:30 p.m. CT on September 21, 2026. 

Visit ORHPC Grants and Funding for application details.

The International Medical Graduate (IMG) Career Guidance and Support Grant Program provides the foundation for a comprehensive program authorized by the Minnesota State Legislature, to address barriers to medical practice and facilitate pathways to assist immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) with integrating into the Minnesota health care delivery system, with the goal of increasing access to primary care in rural and underserved areas of the state.

The IMG Career Guidance and Support Program serves as an entry point for IMGs in Minnesota to participate in navigation and support programming that will assist them to overcome barriers to the testing and application processes for residency program acceptance or help them to prepare for other health care related career opportunities that utilize their extensive medical education and background.

Current IMG Career Guidance and Support grantee

Current IMG Career Guidance and Support grantees: 

• International Institute of Minnesota
  • Visit IIMN's International Medical Graduates Program for more information.
• Somali Medical Association of America

For more information, please contact:
MN_health.IMG@state.mn.us