Annual Project IMG Conference

THE IMG EVENT MIAMI 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – Evening
Miami Dade College · West Campus · Doral, FL
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800+Attendees Expected
20+World-Class Speakers
5+Panels & Workshops
50+Countries Represented
5thAnnual Edition
Who We Are

More Than an Event — A Movement

The IMG Event was born from a powerful need: to unite International Medical Graduates navigating the complex and often lonely path toward a career in the United States. What started as a gathering has grown into a movement.

Every year, hundreds of medical professionals from across the globe come together for one transformative day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Miami 2026 promises to be the biggest and most impactful edition yet.

World-Class Keynotes

Hear directly from the leaders shaping medical education and residency in the US.

Speed Networking

Meet program directors, mentors, and colleagues in our signature speed-networking session.

Hands-On Workshops

From alternative pathways to private practice — practical insights you can use immediately.

Community & Booths

Connect with sponsors, exhibitors, and your global IMG community.

Secure Your Spot
MIAMI · 2026
Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – Evening
Venue
Miami Dade College — West Campus
Doral, FL · Free Parking (Garage closes 7pm)
Organized by
Dr. Sebastian & Project IMG (PIMG)
Edition
5th Annual — Biggest One Yet
May 16, 2026

Full Day Agenda

Miami Dade College · West Campus · Free Parking · Garage closes 7pm

9:00
10:00
Check-In

Early Check-In & Speed Networking

Doors open. Pick up your badge and dive straight into early speed-networking in the Main Conference Room.

Main Conference Room
10:00
11:00
Concurrent Sessions

Workshops & Poster Presentations

Room 1109
9:30–10:40 Poster Presentations
10:40–11:00 CIR Workshop
Room 1102
10:05–10:40 Motivational & Leadership Workshop w/ Dr. Diego
10:20–10:40 Private Practice w/ Dr. Walsman
10:40–11:00 Alternative Pathways w/ J. Wolfson
11:00
12:00
Lunch

Lunch Break & Booths

Enjoy a catered lunch and explore sponsor and exhibitor booths throughout the venue.

12:00
1:00
Program Director Panel

Program Director Panel — Three Simultaneous Tracks

Surgical
Room 1102
IM / FM
Room 1109
Other
Main Conference
Speakers

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

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⭐ Main Panel

Keynote leaders from the AMA, NBME, ECFMG, ACCME, NRMP, ACP, ABP & UnitedHealth

Dr. Eric Holmboe

Dr. Eric Holmboe

President & CEO

Intealth

Dr. William Pinsky

Dr. William Pinsky

President & CEO Emeritus

Intealth / ECFMG

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala

President

American Medical Association

Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson

Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson

Executive VP & Chief Medical Officer

UnitedHealth Group

Dr. Graham McMahon

Dr. Graham McMahon

President & CEO

ACCME

Dr. Alex Mechaber

Dr. Alex Mechaber

VP, USMLE

NBME · Professor Emeritus, U of Miami

Dr. Miguel Paniagua

Dr. Miguel Paniagua

VP, Medical Education

American College of Physicians

Dr. Michael Barone

Dr. Michael Barone

President & CEO

American Board of Pediatrics

Dr. Dinesh Bande

Dr. Dinesh Bande

Chair, Internal Medicine

University of North Dakota SOM

Dr. Conrad Fischer

Dr. Conrad Fischer

Program Director, IM · Vice Chair of Medicine

Brookdale Hospital / One Brooklyn Health

Ms. Jeanette Calli

Ms. Jeanette Calli

Chief of Match Operations

NRMP

Jack Michel

Jack Michel

Founder

Larkin Health System & Larkin University

Specialty Panels

Experts from Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry & more

Dr. Carlos Arias

Dr. Carlos Arias

Associate Program Director, IM Residency

New York City

Dr. Ricardo Correa

Dr. Ricardo Correa

Endocrinology Fellowship Director

Cleveland Clinic / Intealth Board

Dr. Juan Carlos Cárdenas

Dr. Juan Carlos Cárdenas

Assistant Professor & Medical Director

Mayo Clinic Florida

Dr. Christopher Bray

Dr. Christopher Bray

Program Director & Founder

Archangel Michael Health / UCF COM

Dr. Natalia Solenkova

Dr. Natalia Solenkova

Critical Care Physician · Health Policy Advocate

AMA IMG Section · ACP Florida Chapter

Dr. Seema Chandra

Dr. Seema Chandra

Founding Program Director, IM Residency

FIU Herbert Wertheim / Baptist Hospital Miami

Dr. Sam Hsieh

Dr. Sam Hsieh

General Surgeon · Chief Medical Officer

Rural Washington State

Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo

Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo

Medical Director of Bariatric & Robotics

Nacogdoches Medical Center · TROGSS CEO

Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran

Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran

Chair-Elect, AMA IMG Section

Chesterfield Bariatric Surgery · St. Louis, MO

Mohammad Masri

Mohammad Masri

Program Director, Surgery Residency · Chairman of Surgery

Larkin Health System

Dr. Ahmad Rehan Khan

Dr. Ahmad Rehan Khan

Medical Director, Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine

Westchester Medical Center Health Network, NY

Dr. Diego Kriger

Dr. Diego Kriger

Personal Development & Finance Coach

Internal Medicine Physician · Florida

Jonathan Wolfson

Jonathan Wolfson

Senior Fellow — Healthcare Workforce Policy

Niskanen Center

Mike Zimmer

Mike Zimmer

Senior Policy Consultant

World Education Services (WES)

Gabriela Walsman Leiva

Gabriela Walsman Leiva

Private Practice Physician

Primary Care · Florida

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