About CYFAM
The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) is a wide-reaching national network for advocacy, scholarship, and community partnership. Dedicated to its mission of promoting the leadership development of young Filipinx American physicians and trainees, reinforcing the educational pipeline, and addressing structural health inequities, CYFAM strives to foster a space that welcomes all who share in its mission. Since its founding in 2019, CYFAM has represented over 595 trainees and professionals across the United States. Its programming has impacted over 100 trainees, and its public health endeavors have reached over 500k Filipinx Americans.
How to Say CYFAM:
SI-fam / sē-fam
CYFAM by the Numbers
U.S. States & Territories Represented
20+
Undergraduate, Gap Year, Medical, and Graduate Students
Represented
500+
Residents, Fellows, and Attending Physicians
Represented
95+
Funds Raised for Health Campaigns & Programmatic Support
20k+
Filipinx Americans reached through our
Public Health Campaigns
500k+
CYFAM Officially Recognized
as Non-Profit
2023
What Drives Us
The mission of the Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) is to promote the leadership development of young Filipinx American physicians and trainees, reinforce the educational pipeline, and address structural inequities in health through advocacy, scholarship, and community partnership.
Our Mission
CYFAM’s vision is to embolden physician leaders to amplify the voice of our members, patients, and community. We will unify the diverse lived experiences of the young Filipinx American physician community. We will equip and empower every Filipinx American medical student, trainee, and physician to be an effective change agent in tackling our community's most pressing health priorities.
Our Vision
Our Values
Core Tenets
KAPWA
Pride in our people. Kapwa radiates a psyche and philosophy of noblest intention of being human, of becoming one with the other.
BAYANIHAN
The mutual uplifting of each other.
PAKIKISAMA
Emphasis on harmony without sacrificing autonomy and individuality.
Complementary Tenets
INCLUSIVITY
Inclusivity is paramount in Filipinx American medical training and professional development as it creates a welcoming and diverse environment, encourages collaboration among individuals from various backgrounds, and enhances cultural competence, ultimately contributing to more effective and equitable healthcare practices.
COMPASSION
To foster empathetic patient care, promote understanding of diverse cultural contexts, and create a healthcare culture that prioritizes the holistic well-being of individuals and communities.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY
To promote equity, challenge systemic disparities, and inspire a commitment to addressing health inequalities, ensuring that healthcare professionals actively contribute to a more just and inclusive healthcare system.
EMPOWERMENT
To instill confidence, encourage self-advocacy, and equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate challenges, ultimately fostering a resilient and empowered healthcare workforce.
LEADERSHIP
To empower individuals, amplify diverse voices, and drive systemic change towards more inclusive and culturally competent healthcare practices.
CULTURAL HUMILITY
To cultivate a mindset of continuous learning, self-reflection, and respect, enabling healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered care that acknowledges and values diverse cultural perspectives.
PAYING IT FORWARD
To foster a supportive community, encourage mentorship, and contribute to the growth and success of future generations, promoting a cycle of shared knowledge and opportunities.
Our Logo and Artist
Logo Elements
Inner Circle
Hands:
Solidarity, a reference to uniting as a group/community being connected by heritageRod of Asclepius & Filipinx-American Flag Symbols:
A nod to medicine & our rootsKayumanggi:
Brown, the complexion of our people
Outer Circle
Kalabaw:
Water buffalo, the national animal of the PhilippinesFilipinx Festival Life Motif:
Patterns and designs tracing back to Filipinx indigenous culture
About the Artist
Neeku Salehi
Ms. Salehi is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) double majoring in Design Media Arts and Fine Arts with a minor in Cognitive Science. She is passionate about creating artworks that deepen understanding between individuals. She focuses her work primarily in interactive media (game design & VR), animation (2D & 3D), and graphic design. She has created design work for national organizations and nonprofits, including Medicine & Engineering Honor Society, Aristotle’s Mentorship, Socrates' Circle, and Association of Philippine Physicians in America. Additionally, she is a part of the art division for the Bruin Review at UCLA, creating artwork to promote positive discourse on campus.