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ElevateMeD Scholar: Jahlecia Gregory
ElevateMeD Scholar: Jahlecia Gregory

Jahlecia Gregory chose a career in medicine to have a positive impact on the health of her community. She shares her desire to provide mental healthcare and hope to marginalized communities as she pursues psychiatry.

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ElevateMeD’s Ignite Atlanta Event Celebrates Six Years of Impact
ElevateMeD’s Ignite Atlanta Event Celebrates Six Years of Impact

ElevateMeD is thrilled to announce its upcoming Ignite Atlanta event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM at The Piedmont Room. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2024 Scholarship Event
Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2024 Scholarship Event

ElevateMeD returned to Atlanta to kick off our fifth anniversary at the iconic National Center for Civil and Human Rights!

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Onyinye Okonma
ElevateMeD Scholar: Onyinye Okonma

Onyinye Okonma discusses his journey to medicine, the importance of diversity in medicine, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD: Names Chiquita Lockley as the 2024 Trailblazer at the Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on April 20th, 2024
ElevateMeD: Names Chiquita Lockley as the 2024 Trailblazer at the Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on April 20th, 2024

ElevateMeD returns to the heart of Atlanta in celebration of its third anniversary with Ignite Atlanta, the organization's multi-city scholarship fundraising event. Ignite Atlanta will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2023 Scholarship Event
Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2023 Scholarship Event

ElevateMeD’s return to Atlanta made for an enchanting evening as we celebrated our fourth anniversary at the mesmerizing Georgia Aquarium! This anniversary marked the milestone of over $1,000,000 awarded in scholarships and support to 50 medical students across the country.

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ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity
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 Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th
ElevateMeD Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th

ElevateMeD returns to the heart of Atlanta in celebration of its fourth anniversary with  Ignite Atlanta, the organization's multi-city scholarship fundraising event. Ignite Atlanta will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Georgia Aquarium. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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ElevateMeD Awards $200,000 in Medical School Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity
ElevateMeD Awards $200,000 in Medical School Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity

This year’s cohort features 15 new students and five returning Scholars from medical schools across the country, including the newest partner schools Morehouse School of Medicine, A.T. Still University, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Texas Christian University School of Medicine.

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ElevateMeD Nonprofit Celebrates Third Anniversary with Ignite Atlanta Event on May 12th
ElevateMeD Nonprofit Celebrates Third Anniversary with Ignite Atlanta Event on May 12th

In celebration of the organization's third anniversary, ElevateMeD is proud to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Ignite Atlanta. The first event of its multi-city fundraising efforts is set to take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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ElevateMeD Commends Medical Schools with Diverse Enrollment
ElevateMeD Commends Medical Schools with Diverse Enrollment

ElevateMeD would like to acknowledge the following medical schools for their commitment to diverse medical school enrollment.

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