**6.4 Advantages for foreign medical graduates**

There is a large pool of competitive foreign medical graduates that may not be able to come to the US or an interview secondary to visa constraints, or they may be hard pressed to attend multiple interviews at different sites due to financial constraints. Video interviewing makes it incredibly practical for these qualified applicants to get the opportunity they deserve and help level the playing field. This is of particular importance in the current day and age, where there is a shortage of USMDs entering primary care specialties and these spots are increasingly being filled by FMGs.
