The Explosion of a Dream is our signature celebration of the future of medicine as we raise funds for the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Annually in our homebase of Arizona, we bring together our Scholars, board members, donors and sponsors to make the dream of increased diversity in medicine a reality.
ElevateMeD hosted the fourth annual Scholars Summit during the Explosion of a Dream weekend on September 20-22nd. This year’s summit was attended by 30 scholars including all 20 scholars from our 2024-25 cohort, 5 scholars from our previous cohort and 5 alumni who have graduated and become physicians.
The 2023 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 22-24) featured our third annual Scholars Summit and signature scholarship event, Explosion of a Dream. Guests and Scholars gathered from across the country at the mesmerizing Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona!
ElevateMeD was proud to host its third Scholars Summit during our Explosion of a Dream weekend on September 22-24th. This year’s summit was attended by 23 of the program's 2023-2024 cohort and 2 Scholar Alumni.
Explosion of a Dream weekend took place September 23-24, featuring our second annual Scholars Summit and signature scholarship event, Explosion of a Dream at The Scott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. 300 guests and 23 ElevateMeD Scholars joined us from across the country!
ElevateMeD was proud to host its second Scholars Summit during our Explosion of a Dream weekend. This year’s summit was attended by 18 of the program's 2022-2023 cohort and 5 Scholar Alumni.
Hosted by ElevateMeD Board Member, Dr. Bert Vargas
Auction hosted by: Subyn Novelle
Keynote featuring ElevateMeD Founder, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey
Production by: The Social Photog, The Authentic Messenger & Open 44
The first Scholars Summit featured four elements: a storytelling session with storytelling coach Doug Stevenson, a wellness and balance session with wellness expert Keith Jones, a lunch and learn session with Reuben Lewis of National Financial Group, as well as the opportunity to take professional headshots with The Social Photog. This was the first in-person programming held for Scholars since the organization's launch. This presented the opportunity for the Board Members and Scholars to network and meet.
Hosted by ElevateMeD Board Member, Dr. Bert Vargas
Auction hosted by: Subyn Novelle
Keynote featuring ElevateMeD Founder, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey
Instrumental Music courtesy: Bruce the Violinist
Production by: The Social Photog, The Authentic Messenger & Open 44
Thank you for believing in this impossible dream with me! Our ‘Explosion of a Dream’ Launch event was a complete success, and it is all because you helped to make this impossible dream a reality!
The 2024 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 20-22) featured our fourth annual Scholars Summit and signature fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream in support of the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Guests and ElevateMeD Scholars gathered from across the country at the Camby Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona!