Global Talent, Local Impact
Physician Staffing Solutions for Hospitals & Universities
Strengthening Healthcare Teams Through Global Medical Talent
Hospitals and universities across the U.S. and Canada are facing increasing pressure from physician shortages, rising burnout, and a highly competitive local recruitment landscape. Traditional hiring models alone are no longer sufficient.
IMG Secrets partners with hospitals and academic institutions to expand the physician talent pool globally, connecting you with highly qualified international medical graduates who are prepared, supported, and positioned for long-term success within your system.
Founded and led by Dr. Rajeev Iyer, a Canadian-trained and U.S. board-certified physician with deep expertise in international physician & surgeon pathways.
The Challenge: A Growing Workforce Gap
Healthcare systems today face a perfect storm:
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Persistent and forecasted physician shortages across multiple specialties
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Early retirement and burnout are accelerating clinician attrition
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Saturated and highly competitive local recruitment pools
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Staffing gaps impacting patient access, throughput, and continuity of care
Expanding the candidate pool — rather than recycling the same limited local market — is no longer optional. It is a strategic necessity.
Why Partner With IMG Secrets
IMG Secrets is not just a staffing agency — it is a strategic partner in the physician and surgeon pipeline
Hospitals, universities, and candidates work with us because we understand both sides of the equation:
- How to identify, prepare, and support international physicians
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How hospitals must manage licensing, credentialing, integration, and long-term retention
- How to evaluate candidate readiness, cultural alignment, and long-term fit within your institution
Our team brings years of experience helping institutions:
- Identify appropriate international candidates
- Determine the most suitable hiring, licensure pathways an board eligiblity considerations
- Reduce friction during onboarding and integration
We don’t just help you find candidates — we show how they can be hired within your system.
Our Approach: A Global, End-to-End Pipeline
IMG Secrets builds a perpetual recruitment pipeline, not one-off placements.
This approach allows hospitals to plan staffing proactively rather than react to vacancies.
- Global sourcing across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Southeast Asia
- Candidate vetting focused on clinical competence, readiness, and cultural alignment
- Ongoing physician engagement to build commitment and reduce early attrition
- Support for institutions hiring both IMG Secrets–sourced candidates and physicians already identified internally
- Continuous pipeline management so institutions are never starting from zero when a vacancy opens
Pathways to Hiring International Physicians
International physician hiring is complex. IMG Secrets guides institutions through appropriate, compliant pathways including:
- Clinical fellowship routes
- Attending roles through eminence-based pathways (experience and credentials-based routes)
- State-specific attending pathways
- Provisional licensure options permitted under state regulations
- Unfilled out-of-match residency positions
We help determine what is feasible, appropriate, and sustainable for your institution — based on specialty, location, and long-term staffing goals.
A Shared Commitment to Patient Care
At IMG Secrets, our partnerships are guided by a single principle:
No patient care should ever be delayed due to preventable staffing gaps.
We act as an extension of your team — representing your institution in the international market with integrity, professionalism, and a long-term mindset. Our focus is not just on recruitment, but also on stability, continuity, and patient-centered care. That is the standard we hold ourselves to with every institution we serve.
Why Institutions Win With IMG Secrets
Hospitals and universities partner with IMG Secrets because we deliver:
- Thoughtful candidate matching aligned with clinical and cultural needs
- Lower attrition through guided, mentored physician integration
- Significant time savings — we manage sourcing, coordination, and pathway navigation end to end
- Ongoing advisory support for recruitment and licensure questions
- Peace of mind — allowing leadership to focus on patient care while we manage complexity
Led by Clinical Expertise
IMG Secrets is founded and led by Dr. Rajeev Iyer, a Canadian trained, U.S. board-certified physician with deep clinical experience in the U.S. and Canadian healthcare system.
Supported by a team of board-certified advisors, clinicians, and international support staff, every recommendation at IMG Secrets is grounded in real clinical systems — not theoretical recruitment models
READY TO BUILD A STRONGER PHYSICIAN PIPELINE?
No Patient Care Should Ever Be Delayed Due to Preventable Staffing Gaps.
If your hospital or university is facing physician staffing challenges, we invite you to start a conversation. Complete the intake form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your institution’s needs, goals, and potential pathways forward.
IMG Secrets serves hospitals and universities across the U.S. and Canada. All institutional inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality.