Foreign medical residents fill critical positions, but run into visa issues
July 04, 2025
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Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions
U.S. hospitals face staff shortages as international doctors encounter visa delays due to Trump-era restrictions. Despite lifted J-1 visa pauses, embassy interview backlogs impede residents from countries like Afghanistan and India. This affects hospitals, particularly in underserved areas, exacerbating a predicted physician shortage. Residents fear leaving the U.S., hindering personal lives.
