ElevateMeD 2023 Impact

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“This is the word that best describes 2023 for ElevateMeD. In addition to expanding the reach of our mission through more school partners and students, we also provided support for more underrepresented students in medicine than ever, reaching the $1M investment mark earlier this year. The significance of this milestone is massive, given our organizational size and age.”

— Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, Founder & CEO (page 4)

IMPACT REPORT

Transformative is more than just a word. It is the lived experience of this organization. As you turn the pages of our 2023 Impact report you will experience the power of the collective supporting, encouraging, and reshaping the future of medicine. We are grateful for all of you who joined the movement in 2023 and made transformation possible!

Featured

Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit

Oct 1, 2024

The Camby

Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit

Oct 1, 2024

The Camby

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.

Oct 1, 2024

The Camby

Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit

Sep 25, 2023

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit

Sep 25, 2023

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

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.

Sep 25, 2023

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Awards 2023 Trailblazer Award to Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. of The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and Breast Believe Campaign

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD will present the award at its fifth annual signature event Explosion of a Dream on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Mountain Shadows Resort. Limited tickets and tables are available for purchase at dream.elevatemed.org through September 16.

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Awards 2023 Breaking Barriers Award to Dr. Rachel Bond, Women’s Health Advocate and Cardiologist

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD will present the award at its fifth scholarship event Explosion of a Dream on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Mountain Shadows Resort. Limited tickets and tables are available for purchase at dream.elevatemed.org through September 16.

Aug 21, 2023

ElevateMeD

Jun 12, 2023

Council & Associates LLC

Why Council & Associates Gives.

Jun 12, 2023

Council & Associates LLC

Each year since 2019, Council and Associates LLC has risen to the occasion to become an event sponsor for our Explosion of a Dream and Ignite Atlanta scholarship events. We asked owner, Lashonda Council-Rogers, Esq., to share the why behind her generous giving and to give a view of what she experiences attending ElevateMeD events as a sponsor.

Jun 12, 2023

Council & Associates LLC

May 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity

May 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

This year’s cohort features 15 new Scholars and 10 returning students from medical schools across the country, including the newest partner schools Ohio State University College of Medicine and Rowan University.

May 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

Apr 24, 2023

Georgia Aquarium

ElevateMeD Awards 2023 Trailblazer Award to Dr. Fatu Forna

Apr 24, 2023

Georgia Aquarium

ElevateMeD presents its first Trailblazer Award to Dr. Fatu Forna at its second Ignite Atlanta fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream, on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Table and ticket sales available until May 1, 2023 at ignite.elevatemed.org.

Apr 24, 2023

Georgia Aquarium

Mar 27, 2023

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Scholars 100% Match Rate since 2021

Mar 27, 2023

ElevateMeD

#MATCH2023 ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate alongside our ten (10) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2023 results!

Mar 27, 2023

ElevateMeD

Mar 16, 2023

Walton Residence

Walton Isaacson Helps ElevateMeD Support The Future of Medicine

Mar 16, 2023

Walton Residence

Founded in 2006, Walton Isaacson is one of the most respected advertising agencies in the world, having worked with clients such as Lexus, McDonalds, and Amazon to name a few.

Mar 16, 2023

Walton Residence

Feb 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

Love, Tito’s Continues Support of ElevateMeD Mission During Black History Month

Feb 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

Thank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!

Feb 1, 2023

ElevateMeD

Jan 31, 2023

All Medical Personnel

All Medical Personnel donates over $43,000 to ElevateMeD

Jan 31, 2023

All Medical Personnel

All Medical Personnel’s partnership with ElevateMeD continues with a generous donation of $43,000 in 2022. In 2021, $52,647 was raised totaling over $95,000 for the past two years.

Jan 31, 2023

All Medical Personnel

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News Spotlights

Scholar Spotlights

News

University of Washington School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf

University of Washington School of Medicine

Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf discusses access to healthcare in rural areas, why she is pursuing primary care, and making the path to medical education more accessible.

University of Washington School of Medicine

University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

ElevateMeD Scholar: Kendra Roland

University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Kendra Roland shares how a life changing moment brought her clarity and purpose, and how the journey to medicine doesn't have to be hard with community support.

University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Owen Sáenz

The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Owen Sáenz talks about what drew his interest to emergency medicine and how he will use empathy, resilience and being bi-lingual to benefit patients.

The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Minnesota Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Khadra Hussein

University of Minnesota Medical School

Khadra Hussein shares her interest in advocacy for women's health and how transparent mentorship helped when facing imposter syndrome during her medical school journey.

University of Minnesota Medical School

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Casey Martinez

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Casey Martinez shares why she is passionate about advancing the healthcare system as a Hispanic female physician. Martinez seeks to encourage others through mentorship and teaching.

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Univeristy of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ayomide Odeneye

Univeristy of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Ayomide Odeneye shares how pursuing challenging activities brought him to a career in medicine and how ElevateMeD stands as a formidable force against the barriers to pursue medicine.

Univeristy of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus

ElevateMeD Scholar: Steven Prado

Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus

Steven Prado talks about his passion for medicine and becoming an inspiration for other medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus

A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

ElevateMeD Scholar: Reyna Benitez

A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

Reyna Benitez shares why she is pursuing a career in rural family medicine and how her experiences will help make her a more empathetic and effective physician.

A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Fatoumata Jawo

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fatoumata Jawo discusses her passion for closing language barriers in mental health and why she is pursuing a career in psychiatry.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Texas Christian University School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Christopher Corona

Texas Christian University School of Medicine

Christopher Corona shares why he chose a career in medicine, his interest in primary care or pediatrics, and being a leader in medicine.

Texas Christian University School of Medicine

Donor Spotlights

News

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation Partners with ElevateMeD

What does The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and #ElevateMeD have in common? A commitment to HEALTH EQUITY!

"The Many" of Mayo Clinic

Watch remarks from Mayo Clinic CEO in Arizona, Dr. Richard Gray shared remarks this year and was introduced by 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholar and 4th year Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine medical student, Casey Martinez.

How Student Organizations Like @OhioAMSA Help Support ElevateMeD

Student organizations like Ohio University American Medical Student Association help us engage bright minds and expand our reach. These organizations are filled with future physicians who will become leaders, thinkers, and doers. We must not only look for ways to partner with these student organizations but also continue to encourage and support them along their physician journey.

Why Council & Associates Gives.

Walton Isaacson Helps ElevateMeD Support The Future of Medicine

Founded in 2006, Walton Isaacson is one of the most respected advertising agencies in the world, having worked with clients such as Lexus, McDonalds, and Amazon to name a few.

Love, Tito’s Continues Support of ElevateMeD Mission During Black History Month

Thank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!

All Medical Personnel donates over $43,000 to ElevateMeD

All Medical Personnel’s partnership with ElevateMeD continues with a generous donation of $43,000 in 2022. In 2021, $52,647 was raised totaling over $95,000 for the past two years.

Bayless Commitment to Mental Health Scholarship

As part of a two-year pledge to ElevateMeD, this special scholarship is awarded to ElevateMeD Scholars who present a desire to pursue a medical career that will impact mental health in communities of color.

Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation Grants $50K to ElevateMeD Scholar

In 2019, our organization was introduced to Dr. Timothy Gooding and Mrs. Alisa Gooding, two of the co-founders of Arizona based nonprofit Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation.

Couple Fundraises for Nonprofit Through Registry in Lieu of Wedding Gifts

The generosity of ElevateMeD Mentor Dr. Louise Yeung and her husband has truly shown us how together we can give in creative ways!

RICARDO CORREA, MD, EDD, FACP, FACE, FACMQ

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MARISSA VASQUEZ, MD, MBA

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News

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Four New Advisory Board Members

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Our Newest Board Member Dr. Jeshenna Watkins

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member…

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Four New Advisory Board Members

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…

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Congratulations to our Advisory Board Members on #Match2022!

Guest User

Congratulations are in order for our Advisory Board Members Sophia Ederaine and Johanny Lopez Dominguez! We were honored to celebrate with them this #MatchDay2022, as they both learned about their residency upon graduation this Spring!

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Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN

Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey Receives the 2020 Dean's Diversity/Inclusion Award at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

It was not easy for me

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

I decided to join the Board of Directors for ElevateMeD because it aligns with my core value of inclusion. The literature showed that to provide the best healthcare to our patients, we need to understand their culture, speak their language, among other factors.

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

The time to transform healthcare is now!

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

Healthcare is my ministry. It is a calling and my inroad to impact social change. I firmly believe that any disparity within our industry serves as a microcosm for injustices that continue to plague society-at-large. I am on a mission to truly transform healthcare and looking to partner with anyone that shares the same mindset.

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

You can't be what you can't see.

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

I chose to pursue a career in anesthesiology because I enjoy moment-to-moment decision making as well as the practical application of physiology and pharmacology. 3% of anesthesiologists are reported to identify as Black/African-American. Of those 3%, the majority are women.

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

Patrick Brooks, CPA

How do students make it through without support?

Patrick Brooks, CPA

As a CPA, I was even more drawn to the organization due to our commitment to ensuring that our scholars are financially educationally equipped and prepared to navigate through their medical school matriculation fully informed.

Patrick Brooks, CPA