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ElevateMeD Talk: Native Health Disparities with Dr. Aaron Bia

MODERATOR: Dr. Aaron Bia

PANELISTS: Dr. Blair Matheson, Dr. Megan Corn, and Dr. Jennifer Erdrich

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Recap: Explosion of a Dream 2024 Annual Scholarship Event

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!

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Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit

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.

Trailblazing for Black Women's Reproductive Health with Chiquita Lockley

MODERATOR: Dr. Maia McCuiston

PANELISTS: Chiquita Lockley, Dr. Kelli Burroughs, Dr. Louisa Appiah and Dr. Ericka Gibson

ElevateMeD Celebrates Five Years of Increasing Physician Workforce Diversity

Launched on May 13, 2019, ElevateMeD celebrates the fifth anniversary of their commitment to prioritizing physician workforce diversity, closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education, and empowering the next generation of diverse physician leaders and announces its 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholars cohort.

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Nonprofit health equity leader ElevateMeD awarded with prestigious 2024 NBA Foundation grant

ElevateMeD is proud to announce a new grant-funded partnership with the prestigious NBA Foundation for 2024. ElevateMeD has been selected as one of 46 recipients to receive a grant from the NBA Foundation.

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Celebrating Match 2024 with ElevateMeD Scholars

#MATCH2024 ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate alongside our thirteen (13) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2024 results!

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ElevateMeD Awards 2024 Trailblazer Award to Chiquita Lockley

ElevateMeD presents its third Trailblazer Award to Chiquita Lockley at its third Ignite Atlanta fundraising event, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia. Table and ticket sales available until April 7, 2024 at ignite.elevatemed.org.

ElevateMeD 2023 Impact

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!

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Recap: Explosion of a Dream 2023 Annual Scholarship Event

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!

Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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ElevateMeD Awards 2023 Trailblazer Award to Dr. Fatu Forna

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.

ElevateMeD Scholars 100% Match Rate since 2021

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

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!

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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.

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ElevateMeD 2022 Impact

Our 2022 Impact Report is complete with insights that quantify what we’ve been able to accomplish as an organization. Our aim is to provide our current supporters and prospective donors with details regarding our Scholars Program, scholarship events, and highlights.

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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.

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News Spotlights

Scholar Spotlights

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Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

ElevateMeD Scholar: Paul Delgado

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Paul Delgado speaks to the need of more Spanish speaking providers, why she's specializing in cardiology and how giving back impacts our communities.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Kenneth Clark

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Kenneth Clark shares why he chose a career in medicine, his aims in impacting the future of OB/GYN care, and being inspired by ElevateMeD supporters.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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

Donor Spotlights

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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.

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.

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

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

Health Care Disparities and the Latinx Population (Read Article)

MARISSA VASQUEZ, MD, MBA

Latinas in Motion Impacting the Sports Industry (Read Article)

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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!

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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