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ElevateMeD Scholar: Chakaris Neal

Meet Chakaris Neal

ElevateMeD Scholar 2022-2023

Chakaris talks about his journey to medicine through sports, why Morehouse, and his experience at Ignite Atlanta.

Interview conducted by: Keiona Eady, @TheAuthenticMessenger

Video editing by: Deanna Reid, @TheSocialPhotog

  • Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

  • Medical Education: Morehouse School of Medicine

  • Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin in Biochemistry

  • Current Career Plan: become a urologist and mentors young aspiring physicians

  • Specialty Interest: Surgical Specialty

  • I am most proud of becoming the first physician in my family.

  • You might be surprised to know that I competed in bodybuilding during my gap year.

  • ElevateMeD is… an initiative created by very generous people to help alleviate the financial burden most minority physicians throughout training.