{"id":5496,"date":"2026-01-30T14:48:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intealth.org\/news\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:48:04","slug":"winning-projects-selected-for-the-intealth-2025-2026-well-being-grant-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intealth.org\/news\/2026\/01\/30\/winning-projects-selected-for-the-intealth-2025-2026-well-being-grant-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Winning Projects Selected for the Intealth 2025\/2026 Well-being Grant Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Intealth<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is pleased to announce the winning projects of its 2025\/2026 Well-being Grant Opportunity. Building on the success and impact of recent grant cycles, the 2025\/2026 program reflects Intealth\u2019s ongoing responsibility as a U.S. Department of State\u2013designated J-1 sponsor to support the health, safety, and welfare of J-1 physicians. The program continues Intealth\u2019s commitment to advancing the well-being of foreign national physicians across the United States. Each project receives up to US$5,000 in funding to develop new approaches that address the unique wellness needs of J-1 physicians.<\/p>\r\n<p>As in previous years, the current grant cycle attracted a competitive pool of proposals from J\u20111 physician-led teams representing a varied selection of specialties, institutions, and perspectives. These submissions highlight the creativity, leadership, and resilience of international medical graduates (IMGs) working within U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs. Reflecting the organization\u2019s strengthened strategy to supporting the IMG experience, the program is now overseen by recently appointed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intealth.org\/news\/2025\/08\/07\/intealth-appoints-catherine-apaloo-md-as-inaugural-senior-vice-president-and-chief-img-experience-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senior Vice President and Chief IMG Experience Officer, Catherine Apaloo, MD<\/a>. Since its 2023 launch, the selection process of the Well-being Grant Opportunity has prioritized potential impact, clarity of objectives, alignment with wellness goals, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\r\n<p>The following project teams have been awarded:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Title:<\/strong> \u201cThe Wellness Passport: Connecting Cultures and Building Resilience\u201d\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Lead:<\/strong> Arushee Bhatnagar, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group Members:<\/strong> Toni Encinares, MD; Priscilla Goh, MD; Marah Hamdan, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institutional Mentor:<\/strong> Kristina Sinnott, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso\/The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">&#8220;Through gamified activities, peer engagement, and cross-cultural exchange, we want to help our peers feel seen, supported, and grounded\u2014no matter where they come from.&#8221; <cite> \u2013 Team for \u201cThe Wellness Passport: Connecting Cultures and Building Resilience\u201d project<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Title:<\/strong> \u201cJ-1 Embrace: Empowerment, Mentorship, Belonging, Resources, Assistance, Community, &amp; Education\u201d\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Lead:<\/strong> Youmna Faheem, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group Members:<\/strong> Merve Arslan Aydin, MD; Edward Lopez, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institutional Mentor:<\/strong> Molly Broder, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> BronxCare Health System<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">\u201cBy developing a J-1 Toolkit, structured peer mentorship, and targeted educational workshops, BronxCare aims to reduce uncertainty, build community, and ensure that J-1 residents can thrive personally and professionally.\u201d <cite> \u2013 Team for \u201cJ-1 Embrace: Empowerment, Mentorship, Belonging, Resources, Assistance, Community, &amp; Education\u201d project <\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Title:<\/strong> \u201cROOTs\u201d\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Project Lead: <\/strong>Nayanika Tummala, MBBS<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group Members:<\/strong> Swetha Balaji, MD; Franklin Ejeagha, MD; Shirley Perez Anel, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institutional Mentor:<\/strong> Venkatesh Gondhi, MD<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> New York Medical College\/St. Mary\u2019s and St. Clare\u2019s Hospitals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">\u201cOur motivation is both personal and professional. We know the realities of stress, burnout, and cultural transition because we have lived them. At the same time, we have seen how peer connection, mentorship, and intentional wellness practices can transform the residency experience.&#8221; <cite> \u2013 Team for \u201cROOTs\u201d project<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>Intealth looks forward to supporting the 2025\/2026 grant recipients. Watch for project highlights on Intealth\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intealth.org\/well-being-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Well-being Grant Opportunity webpage<\/a>, news channels, and social media channels this year.<\/p>\r\n<p>This program is one of several initiatives through which Intealth advances physician well-being and supports J\u20111 physicians in delivering compassionate, high\u2011quality patient care while engaging in meaningful cultural exchange.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intealth\u00ae is pleased to announce the winning projects of its 2025\/2026 Well-being Grant Opportunity. Building on the success and impact of recent grant cycles, the 2025\/2026 program reflects Intealth\u2019s ongoing responsibility as a U.S. Department of State\u2013designated J-1 sponsor to support the health, safety, and welfare of J-1 physicians. 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