Intealth: IMG Well-being Day Hosted by Intealth

May 29, 2026

A national day of recognition to support and celebrate international medical graduates in U.S. training

On May 29, 2026, Intealth^®, in partnership with U.S. graduate medical education programs, will observe IMG Well-being Day, marking the second year of this national initiative dedicated to supporting and celebrating international medical graduates (IMGs).

IMG Well-being Day is grounded in a shared understanding: that the well-being of IMGs is shaped by the environments in which they train, the people they work alongside, and the degree to which they feel seen and valued. Whether you are a program leader looking for ways to support IMG trainees, or an IMG navigating training yourself, this page offers resources and connection points related to IMG well-being in graduate medical education.

Resources for Training Programs

Intealth has published resources to help training programs recognize and support IMG residents and fellows on IMG Well‑being Day and beyond.

Programs may engage in a variety of ways, including:

Recognizing IMG residents and fellows through messages, acknowledgments, or small acts of appreciation
Holding a brief check-in or listening conversation using guidance developed for program leaders and faculty
Sharing transition to residency resources with incoming IMG trainees

The resources below are available for use and adaptation.

Featured Resources

Check-In Guide to Support the Wellness of IMG Trainees

A brief guide for program leaders, faculty, and administrators to support intentional check-ins with IMG residents and fellows. The guide focuses on short, supportive conversations that emphasize listening and reinforce that trainees are valued members of their programs.

Download the Guide

Transition to Residency & Beyond (T2R)

T2R is Intealth's digital resource hub for IMG residents and fellows, offering support throughout the journey to residency and beyond. The initial release, Gateway, provides free access to learning modules, a medical terminology glossary, well‑being resources, and more designed to help incoming trainees feel more confident and prepared as they begin training in the United States.

Programs may wish to share T2R with incoming IMG trainees as part of onboarding or orientation.

Access T2R

Additional Program Tools

Welcome Guide Template — A customizable onboarding guide to help IMG residents settle in with local tips and resources. [Download]

WhatsApp Group Setup Guide — Step-by-step guidance for launching a peer-led WhatsApp group for IMGs. [Download]

IMG Well-being Day Flyer — A customizable flyer to share within your program. [Download]

Social Media Templates — Sample posts to recognize and support IMG trainees. [Download]

IMG Well-being Day in Practice

Read about IMG Well‑being Day in Journeys in Medicine

In "Celebrating IMG Well-being Day: Building Belonging in Residency," pediatric resident Dr. Belinda Kwartemaa Nti reflects on how her program marked IMG Well-being Day and what it meant to feel seen and recognized as an IMG trainee.

Stay Connected

There are several ways to engage with IMG Well-being Day and with Intealth's work supporting IMG well-being in graduate medical education:

Share a message of recognition or support using the hashtag #IMGWellbeingDay

Interested in sharing your program's or your own experience with IMG Well-being Day? Submit a Journeys in Medicine interest form

Questions about IMG Well-being Day or the resources on this page? Contact Katie Powell at [email protected]

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