A new report from the American Immigration Council shows immigrants account for nearly 13% of Utah physicians as demand for bilingual workers jumps by 39%.
in the health care industry — in Utah and across the country.
During that same period, the number of health care job postings that require bilingual skills increased by 39%. , including difficulty or inability to get their foreign credentials recognized in the U.S. as well as a lack of U.S. professional work experience or technical English fluency. The report pointed to policies in Minnesota and Washington as examples of ways states can reduce barriers for internationally trained health care workers. Minnesota, for example, has as a program that provides internationally trained doctors with clinic experience so they can compete for medical residences. In 2021, Washington passedthat requires the state's medical commission to offer a limited license for international medical graduates that allows them to gain clinical experience.
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