2026 Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity

2026 Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity is sponsored by Intealth. This program supports innovative, impactful projects that address the unique well-being needs of International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians and strengthen the environments in which they learn and work. Projects should aim to foster successful clinical and cultural integration, promote professional growth, and ultimately enhance patient care for IMGs.

Intealth: Well-being Grant Opportunities Intealth ® Well-being Grant Opportunity Projects Supporting IMG Physician Wellness International medical graduate (IMG) resident and fellow physicians play a vital role in delivering high-quality health care and adding global perspectives to training programs across the United States.

At the same time, many IMGs navigate unique challenges, including visa requirements, adapting to a new health care system and culture, and building support networks far from Intealth is committed to supporting the well-being of IMG physicians as they transition into residency and fellowship training.

By investing in their well-being, we help foster successful clinical and cultural integration, promote professional growth, and ultimately enhance patient care. To advance this commitment, Intealth launched its annual Well-being Grant Opportunity in 2023. The program supports innovative, impactful projects that address the unique well-being needs of IMG physicians and strengthen the environments in which they learn and work.

Please check this page regularly for updates on funded projects and information about future grant opportunities. Learn more about our 2025 grant recipients below and on 2026 Intealth Well-being Grant Opportunity Submission deadline: September 7, 2026 Award period: October 19, 2026 – June 7, 2027 Intealth is pleased to offer the 2026 Well-being Grant Opportunity.

Three projects designed to support the well-being of IMG physicians will be funded for a maximum amount of US$5,000 per grant. We welcome innovative and impactful proposals addressing IMG physicians' Projects funded up to US$5,000. Invitation to present your project virtually to Intealth staff and information about award benefits, team eligibility, and requirements.

Download the Request for Proposal (RFP) Submit Your Proposal Here The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. For more information on the grant opportunity and how to apply, please refer to the 2026 Request for Proposal .

If you have any questions, please contact Project Title: “The Wellness Passport: Connecting Cultures and Building Resilience” Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso/The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, J-1 Physician Project Lead: Arushee Explore the project’s story on the Project Title: “J-1 Embrace: Empowerment, Mentorship, Belonging, Resources, Assistance, Community, BronxCare Health System in Bronx, NY J-1 Physician Project Lead: Explore the project’s story on the Project Title: “Reinventing Orientation and Outreach Through Storytelling (ROOTS)” New York Medical College/St.

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Clare’s Hospitals in Passaic and Denville/Dover, NJ J-1 Physician Project Lead: This project’s story coming soon to the Project Title: “Empowering IMGs: Fostering Support, Leadership, and Inclusion in Family Medicine” Host Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR J-1 Physician Project Lead: German Explore the project’s story on the Project Title: “The IMG Taskforce: A Comprehensive Support System at Children’s National and Host Institution: Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.

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J-1 Physician Project Lead: Desiree D’Souza, MB BCh BAO, MSc Project Title: “Funding the Future of Female Leadership at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital” Host Institution: Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital in Jackson, MI J-1 Physician Project Lead: Lekha Project Title: “The Wellness Initiative for Supporting Health for Foreign Medical Graduates in Host Institution: Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ J-1 Physician Project Lead: Diana Project Title: “IMG Connect: Integrating Mentorship for Guided Transition into the U.S. Healthcare Host Institution: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX J-1 Physician Project Lead: Frans Explore the project’s story on the Project Title: “WashU International Medical Graduate Wellness Initiative – Incorporating Peer Support, Mentorship, Resource Creation, and a Celebration of Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Louis J-1 Physician Project Lead: Can Mişel Kilçiksiz, MD Journeys in Medicine blog . Project Title: “Alone We Survive, Together We Thrive: International Medical Graduate Empowerment Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center J-1 Physician Project Lead: Journeys in Medicine blog .

Project Title: “Improving J-1 Physician Wellness at the UTRGV-KMC Internal Medicine Residency Host Institution: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Knapp Medical Center J-1 Physician Project Lead: Martha Explore the project’s story Journeys in Medicine blog . Educate. Empower.

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