Celebrating Match 2025 with 23 ElevateMeD Scholars

#MATCH2025

ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate our twenty-three (23) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2025 results!

Match Day took place on March 21, 2025 at 12pm EST as shared on this year’s press release at https://www.nrmp.org/

“Match Day is when domestic and international medical school students and graduates learn in which U.S. residency programs they will train. Match Day marks the end of Match Week and is a widely embraced, ceremonial opportunity for participants to join friends, family, and peers and reflect on their accomplishments as they begin the transition to careers as young physicians.”

— Nrmp.org

Since our Scholars Program launched in 2020:

We’ve welcomed 70 students into the program.
In 2021, five (5) Scholars from our inaugural cohort graduated and successfully matched at programs across the country.
In 2022, eight (8) Scholars graduated and successfully matched at programs across the country, with six matching at their #1 choice.
In 2023, ten (10) Scholars graduated and successfully matched at programs across the country, with eight matching at their #1 choice.
In 2024, thirteen (13) Scholars graduated and successfully matched at programs across the country, with seven matching at their #1 choice.
This year, twenty-three (23) ElevateMeD Scholars matched into residency programs of their choice:
- with thirteen (13) Scholars matching at their #1 choice
- and nine (9) Scholars matching within their top five choice

Over 95% of Scholars matched at their top 1-2 ranked programs

Class of 2025

We look forward to these scholars graduating this Spring and venturing into the next chapter on their journey to medicine.

Ailyn Clara
2024-25 Cohort, UT Southwestern
Residency: Pediatrics at UT Southwestern
Alexis Booker
2022-23 / 2023-24 Cohort, Indiana University
Residency: Family Medicine at Emory University
Ayomide Odeneye
2024-25 Cohort, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Residency: Psychiatry at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Casey Martinez
2024-25 Cohort, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Residency: Plastic Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Emily Plumage Boyd
2023-24 Cohort, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Alabama Birmingham
Emily Sowah
2023-24 Cohort, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Residency: Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern
Fatoumata Jawo
2024-25 Cohort, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Psychiatry at Northwell Health Zucker Hillside
Gloria Garcia
2024-25 Cohort, Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children‘s
Jahlecia Gregory
2024-25 Cohort, Morehouse School of Medicine
Residency: Psychiatry at Yale University
Jaylyn Thompson
2024-25 Cohort, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: OB/GYN at George Washington University
Jerry Graham
2023-24 Cohort, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology at Henry Ford Hospital
Kendra Roland
2024-25 Cohort, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Residency: Anesthesiology at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Kenneth Clark
2024-25 Cohort, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: OB/GYN at Mass General Brigham (Harvard)
Khadra Hussein
2024-25 Cohort, University of Minnesota
Residency: Family Medicine at University of Minnesota
Michael Denning
2024-25 Cohort, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Residency: Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital
Mirelle Rojano
2024-25 Cohort, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University
Owen Sáenz
2024-25 Cohort, The University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine at John Peter Smith Health Network
Paul Delgado
2024-25 Cohort, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Residency: Internal Medicine at Oklahoma State University Medical Center
Perpetuah Sherman
2023-24 Cohort, UT Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Anesthesiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf
2024-25 Cohort, University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine at Full Circle Health
Sonia Pulido
2024-25 Cohort, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Neurological Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Steven Prado
2024-25 Cohort, Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital
Sydni Williams
2024-25 Cohort, Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine at University of Chicago

Class of 2024

Class of 2023

Class of 2022

Class of 2021

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News Spotlights

Scholar Spotlights

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Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Mirelle Rojano

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Mirelle Rojano shares how she noticed differences in the healthcare experience when her family moved from Mexico to the US and how it motivated her to become a physician.

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Gloria Garcia

Indiana University School of Medicine

Gloria Garcia loves the curiosity and energy that kids bring to an environment; She hopes to help inspire future generations by going into pediatrics.

Indiana University School of Medicine

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Michael Denning

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Michael Denning is impassioned to make a difference as a pediatric surgeon serving underserved communities with a smile!

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Jaylyn Thompson

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Jaylyn Thompson discusses her non-traditional path to medical school and personal experiences that increased her appreciation for the importance of cultural competency.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Sonia Pulido

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Sonia Pulido shares her enthusiasm for Neuroscience and making a positive impact in healthcare that builds trust with patients regardless of their background.

University of Illinois College of Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ailyn Clara

UT Southwestern Medical School

Ailyn Clara shares her motivation to pursue medicine, navigating barriers in a complex healthcare system, and her vision for giving back.

UT Southwestern Medical School

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

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.

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

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

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 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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Keiona Eady

Congratulations to our Advisory Board Members on #Match2022!

Keiona Eady

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!

Keiona Eady

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