CYFAM International Medical Graduate (IMG) Resources
CYFAM’s International Medical Graduate (IMG) committee was formed to support Filipinx and Filipinx-American physicians as they pursue residency training in the United States. In the spirit of kapwa, bayanihan, and pakikisama, this platform brings together shared experiences and practical guidance to help clarify the process and support applicants along the way.
Background
Council of Young Filipinx Americans Medicine (CYFAM)'s International Medical Graduate Committee features a Virtual IMG Panel, "Basics of the Residency Match 2026-2027 for Filipinx IMGs", representing different Philippine medical schools.
Panelists include:
Dr. Jessica Jorge (IM R2, Graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine- PLM)
Dr. Eyron Cato (Match 2027 Applicant, Graduate of St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine)
Dr. Angela Buensalida (Incoming FM R1, Graduate of University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine - UERM)
Dr. Pantaleon Pacis (Incoming FM R1, Graduate of University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine - UERM)
Dr. Tim De Dios (Incoming IM-PC R1, Graduate of University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine - UERM)
Dr. Erika Rabara (Incoming IM-PC R1, Graduate of University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - UST-FMS)
Dr. Hans Del Mundo (IM R1, Graduate of University of the Philippines College of Medicine - UPCM)
Dr. Jasmine Santos (Prelim General Surgery R1, Incoming OBGYN R1, Graduate of University of the Philippines College of Medicine - UPCM, and CYFAM IMG Committee Chair)
Dr. Jade Marcos (Incoming FM R1, Graduate of University of the Philippines College of Medicine - UPCM, and CYFAM IMG Committee Chair)
This virtual IMG panel provides practical guidance for IMGs navigating the U.S. residency application process, covering basic requirements for residency applications, ECFMG certification pathways, application timelines, and interview preparation, as well as specific school requirements for MSPEs, Dean's letters, and ECFMG documentation. They also share tips for matching including the importance of networking, strategic applications, and interview preparation.
2026 Virtual IMG Panel
This post-session packet is intended for CYFAM member attendees of the CYFAM Virtual IMG Panel, “Basics of the Residency Match 2026-2027 for Filipinx IMGs”.
This is a password protected document. In order to access this, please join as a member by completing the CYFAM Annual Membership form. Upon completion, kindly email us at kapwa@cyfam.org.
Disclaimer: This information packet is by no means a comprehensive guide to applying to US residency. There is no guarantee to match to any residency position. This informational packet is simply intended to aid IMGs in their individual journeys to applying for a residency position in the US. Any paid services mentioned in this packet is not an advertisement for the service, nor does it imply that CYFAM endorses their services. Please consider paid resources wisely, and proceed with caution.
Join the CYFAM Resident Special Interest (RSI) Committee in their workshop entitled, "How to Create Your Letter of Interest and Rank Order List."
Hosted by CYFAM RSI Committee Chairs Dr. Jessica Ann Jorge and Dr. Joshua De Joya, the objectives of this workshop include:
To discuss the importance of quality letters of interest
To describe and determine a good letter of interest
To determine the important factors to consider for a rank order list