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ElevateMeD Scholar: Banahene Glover

Meet Banahene Glover

ElevateMeD Scholar 2023-2024

Banahene Glover shares what inspires him to keep going, the cost of medicine, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Interview conducted by: Keiona Eady, @TheAuthenticMessenger

Video editing by: Deanna Reid, @TheSocialPhotog

  • Hometown: Arlington, Texas

  • Medical Education: UT Southwestern Medical School

  • Undergraduate Education: Baylor University in Health Science Studies and Baylor Interdisciplinary Core

  • Current Career Plan: Become a urologist or orthopedic surgeon

  • Specialty Interest: Surgical Specialty

  • I am most proud of my ability to make and maintain meaningful friendships.

  • You might be surprised to know that I took Mandarin for 4 years during high school, I also played the violin for my college orchestra, and enjoy performing jazz compositions on the piano.

  • ElevateMeD is… a unique program that provides tailored support through financial means, peer networking, mentorship, and leadership. The program provides a safe framework for underrepresented minorities to feel represented. Having a program instill belief in you as a minority student helps you remember you BELONG and are needed in medicine.