For years, I dreamed of bringing the organizations that shape the IMG journey into the same room, not just to speak about IMGs, but to speak with IMGs.
At
@TheIMGevent 2026 in Miami, that dream became real.
We had the honor of bringing together leaders from the institutions that define so many parts of our path: Dr. Eric Holmboe and Dr. Catherine Apaloo from ECFMG/
@Intealth @ECFMG_IMG , Dr. Alex Mechaber from USMLE/NBME, Jeanette Calli from
@TheNRMP /The Match, Dr. Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry from
@TheFSMB , and other national leaders committed to medical education, licensing, certification, and the future of the physician workforce.
Having all of them together, in one place, in front of nearly 1,000 IMGs, residents, fellows, students, and physicians, was one of the most meaningful moments of my life.
Between panels, we also had a private meeting with some of the biggest figures in medicine to discuss the future of IMGs, the challenges our community faces, and how we can move forward together.
This started as a small meetup in Central Park in 2021.
Today, Project IMG represents more than 150,000 doctors and trainees around the world, with events across Miami, New York, Chicago, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Cairo, Mexico, Morocco, and many cities across the United States.
None of this happened overnight. It took years of building relationships, earning trust, staying consistent, and believing that IMGs deserved a seat at the table.
To
@ProjectImg team and The IMG Event team: thank you. This would not have been possible without your work, your heart, and your belief in this mission.
This event was more than a conference.
It was proof of what happens when IMGs come together with purpose, unity, and vision 🤍🩵🙏💪
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