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Dr. Alexis Rafael Narvaez Rojas
President
Alexis R. Narvaez-Rojas, MD, is Chief Resident in Radiation Oncology at Maimonides Medical Center / SUNY Downstate and President of the Project IMG's RAF Committee. A graduate of UNAN-Managua, Nicaragua, he trained in general surgery, therapeutic endoscopy, and completed an SSO-accredited Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Miami before starting radiation oncology. He is passionate about mentoring fellow IMGs.
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Dr. Victor Bolivar
Vice President
Victor Bolivar, MD, is a Venezuelan IMG and Family Medicine resident at UTHealth Houston (Class of 2029). A cum laude graduate of Universidad de Oriente, he has experience in general surgery, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery research, and clinical research. He serves as Vice President of Project IMG’s Residents, Attendings & Fellows (RAF) Committee and creates bilingual educational content documenting the residency journey for IMGs.
Dr. Raquel Evelyn Horowitz
Co-Chair
Dr. Raquel Horowitz is a Family and Geriatric Medicine physician and graduate of the Central University of Venezuela. She completed her residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and a geriatric fellowship at Montefiore–Einstein. A recipient of the 2024 AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, she is passionate about mentorship, medical education, and health equity. As Co-chair of Project IMG’s Residents, Attendings & Fellows (RAF) Committee, she supports future physician leaders.
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Dr. Diego Kriger
Co-Chair
Dr. Diego Kriger is an Argentine board-certified Internal Medicine physician, entrepreneur, and investor. An international medical graduate, he completed his residency at a UCLA-affiliated program in California. As Co-Chair of RAF Committee, he is passionate about empowering international physicians through personal growth, financial education, resilience, and purpose, inspiring them to build not only successful careers but extraordinary lives.
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Dr. Lilia Lorena Vazquez Badillo
Delegate
Dr. Lorena Vazquez is an international medical graduate from Mexico, an Internal Medicine resident, and holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Passionate about lifestyle medicine, public health, and improving patient care, she is committed to advancing medical education and professional development. As a delegate of Project IMG’s RAF Committee, she strives to empower fellow international physicians to pursue their career goals with confidence and realize their full potential.
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Dr. Sthefano Araya
Delegate
Dr. Sthefano Araya is a Costa Rican International Medical Graduate and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery resident at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Passionate about mentorship, microsurgery, and expanding access to reconstructive care, he works through Project IMG to foster collaboration between Costa Rica and the United States, empowering IMGs and medical students through knowledge exchange, mentorship, and opportunities in surgical education and professional development.
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Dr. Eric Adrian Cristobal
Delegate
Dr. Eric Adrian Cristobal is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Universidad Católica de Córdoba in Argentina. After completing residency at Mercy Medical Center Merced in California, he is pursuing a Sports Medicine fellowship at FIU/Baptist Health in Miami. As an RAF delegate, he is passionate about mentoring IMGs, helping future physicians achieve their residency goals, and strengthening IMG representation within the U.S. medical community.
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Dr. Maria A. Bianchi
Delegate
Dr. Maria A. Bianchi Rey is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. A graduate of Universidad Central de Venezuela, she is a leader in national and international medical organizations and a passionate advocate for IMGs. As a Project IMG RAF delegate, she is committed to mentorship, advancing IMG pathways, and empowering the next generation of physician leaders.
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