Navigating Visa Challenges

Embarking on a pathology career in the US can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding visa options. This roundtable focuses on demystifying the visa landscape and empowering emerging pathologists with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their professional journey.

Objectives

• Distinguish between key visa types relevant to medical professionals, including training, research, employment, and conference travel visas.
• Understand the visa requirements and pathways for international pathologists pursuing education, fellowships, or employment in the US or other countries.
• Navigate institutional and governmental processes for visa sponsorship, renewals, and transitions (eg , from student to work visa).
• Identify common challenges faced by international medical graduates and early career pathologists in visa applications and learn how to address them.

Speakers

Moderator
Neha Varshney, MD, FCAP