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2025 Match Day and Ramon Scholarship Awardees
This March 2025, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Filipinx American medical community, spotlighting those who have successfully matched into residency programs and the distinguished recipients of the CYFAM Mr. Ramon Niango Ramos Conference Scholarship. This scholarship, named in honor of Mr. Ramon Niango Ramos—a visionary whose perseverance and dedication continue to inspire future generations—supports medical trainees in their leadership and educational journeys.
Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga is Honored with Legacy Award at CYFAM’s National Conference in February 2025
CYFAM (Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine) is excited to announce that Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga will receive the “Legacy Award” at CYFAM’s 5th Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Dr. Luzuriaga is a leading physician-scientist known for bridging research and patient care in pediatric infectious diseases. The conference will be held on February 15–16, 2025, at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University – Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine.
Bakuna Muna: Protecting Our Communities through Vaccination
In collaboration with NCAPIP and the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), CYFAM's Community Engagement Committee hosted an educational webinar, "Bakuna Muna: Protecting our Communities through Vaccination," on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Skills Workshop - Speaking Your Story
The CYFAM Education Committee held a Skills Workshop - Speaking your Story, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The event was split into two parts - a mini-lecture, followed by a breakout session into smaller groups to allow participants an opportunity to practice.
Announcing the Kinabukasan and Conference Scholarship Awards
In commemorating the 4th Annual Conference – Pamana sa Kinabukasan (Gift to the Future): The Filipinx Legacy as Seeds of the Future – CYFAM proudly announces the Kinabukasan and Conference Scholarship Awards.
The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) to honor Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician with Legacy Award at National Conference in February 2024
The award celebrates Dr. Connie’s remarkable journey as a trailblazing Fil Am physician and military woman, underscoring her significant contributions to the field of medicine. The conference will occur on February 17th-18th, 2024 at the James West Alumni Center at University of California, Los Angeles.
Public Service Announcement for Ages 12 and Older. Filipinx/o/a Americans, Get Vaccinated!
We encourage all Filipinx Americans to get vaccinated to protect their loved ones from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines in the FilAm Community: Para sa Ating Mga Pamilya (For Our Family)
Learn about the latest information regarding COVID-19 Vaccines that are available now in our FilAm community, including in pediatric populations ages 12 and above. We discuss strategies to increase the acceptance of these vaccines among our community members.
Monica Anne Faye Villegas
Learn more about Monica’s journey as a First Gen medical student and her advice for others.
