PIMG Research Academy

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[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

Excited to share that all 3 of our abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at ENDO 2025 in San Francisco! 🇺🇸

Proud of the work with my amazing team !

See you all there! @TheEndoSociety

#Endo2025 #Research #Match2026 #Glycemic #DiabetesMellitus #IM

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

I’m excited to share that our article entitled “Text messages as a tool to improve cardiovascular disease risk factors control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials” has been published! 🔬

🔗: https://t.co/CxQ1UPxYDQ

#Cardiology #Match2026 #IMG

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

📊 New article accepted: "Differences in Arterial Events in Ehlers-Danlos, Loeys-Dietz, and Marfan Syndrome" has been accepted 🌍

¡Congratulations to everyone!

#MarfanSyndrome #Research #Match2026 #InternalMedicine

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

📢 New article published entitled "Mindful Eating: A Deep Insight Into Fructose Metabolism and Its Effects on Appetite
Regulation and Brain Function” 🧠

Chronic high fructose intake has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

🔗: https://t.co/a5F18H1amA

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

Happy to had the opportunity to present this poster at the @ACCinTouch National Meeting! 🫀

#Cardiology #AmericanCollegeOfCardiology #Research #Match2026 #CRC #IMG #USMLE

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

I’m excited to share that our article entitled “Endoscopic Clipping Versus Suturing for Mucosotomy Closure in E-POEM and G-POEM: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” has been published!

🔗: https://t.co/7kOD0jrJBm

#GI #Match2026 #InternalMedicine #Gastroenterology #Research

[Vanessa, MD @VanessaVrgasMD]

🌟 So excited to share my FIRST article as FIRST author entitled “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and drug induced liver injury: A metabolic storm waiting to happen” has been published!🙌🏼

🔗: https://t.co/zuAhgdtOqh

#GITwitter #WomenInGI #IM @AmerGastroAssn @AmCollegeGastro

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

¡3.573 Non-US IMGs matched into IM in 2025!

The number is getting higher.

Source: NRMP

#ResearchExcellence #GlobalImpact #GlobalResearch #Vision #IMGResearch #USMLE #ResearchOpportunities #Match2024 #Match2025 #GlobalHealth #ResearchCommunity #LIKE4LIKE

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

For an IMG, U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) is crucial for securing a residency as it demonstrates familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system, strengthens applications, and improves clinical and communication skills. Many programs prefer or require USCE.

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

@HugoSilvaMD ¡Congrats Dr Silva! 🙌🏼

[Hugo Adalberto Silva Contreras @HugoSilvaMD]

Proud to share that I have completed the Research and Meta-Analysis courses at @PIMGResearch!

The growth I have achieved here is invaluable, and I am honored to contribute now as an Ambassador!

This is just the beginning... Let's go for more!

#MedicalResearch #MetaAnalysis

[Vanessa, MD @VanessaVrgasMD]

I’m excited to share that our article entitled “Inhalation anesthesia and TIVA in patients with obesity” has been published!

The findings demonstrate that TIVA significantly reduces the risk of PONV and lowers intraoperative HR.

🔗: https://t.co/tbsCultEXq

[Isabella Miret Durazo @isa_miret]

Still sinking in… I’m going to be a surgeon in the United States!❤️ Dreams do come true, we did it fam, I matched into General Surgery!🤧🔥🔪 #MatchDay #GeneralSurgery @ProjectImg @TheNRMP @LatinoSurgery

[Ernesto Calderon-Martinez. @ecalderonmd]

Many of my research mentees MATCHED! Congrats!

Next season I will be applying with GC on hand, hope to live the same joy as they are living today!

#Match2025

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

Finding a mentor in the U.S. is essential for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) looking to succeed in the highly competitive U.S. medical system. A mentor provides invaluable guidance, support, and advice on navigating the complexities of medical residency in the U.S.

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

@sumaiya_t18 ¡Congrats Dr. Sumaiya! 👏🏼

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

Research can be instrumental for IMGs aspiring to specialize, as it often plays a key role in securing fellowships and subspecialty positions. In essence, research opens doors for IMGs, and offering pathways to further specialization and success in the U.S. medical field 🔬

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

@isa_miret ¡Congrats Dr. Isabella! Well done 👏🏼

[Isabella Miret Durazo @isa_miret]

Exciting news! 🚀 Our study, “DOACs vs VKAs for Cardiovascular Interventions: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis,” is now published in Circulation! 🫀✨ Proud to have also presented this at #AHA2024!

Read more: https://t.co/9jZLtgtCLW

@PIMGResearch #MATCH2025 #GeneralSurgery

[PIMG Research Academy @PIMGResearch]

Risk of bias assessment ("quality assessment" or "critical appraisal") helps to establish transparency of evidence synthesis results and findings. A risk of bias assessment is a defining element of systematic reviews and often performed for each included study in the review. 🧪