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ElevateMeD Talk: Native Health Disparities with Dr. Aaron Bia
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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ElevateMeD Scholar: Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf
ElevateMeD Scholar: Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf

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.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Kendra Roland
ElevateMeD Scholar: Kendra Roland

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.

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Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit
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.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Plumage
ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Plumage

Emily Plumage shares her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and the impact of mentorship.

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Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit
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.

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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 Scholar: Megan Corn
ElevateMeD Scholar: Megan Corn

Megan Corn discusses pursuing a career in medicine as a Native woman, the associated costs, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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Explosion of a Dream 2022: Scholars Summit
Explosion of a Dream 2022: Scholars Summit

ElevateMeD was proud to host its second Scholars Summit during our Explosion of a Dream weekend. This year’s summit was attended by 18 of the program's 2022-2023 cohort and 5 Scholar Alumni.

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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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Explosion of a Dream 2021: Scholars Summit
Explosion of a Dream 2021: Scholars Summit

The first Scholars Summit featured four elements: a storytelling session with storytelling coach Doug Stevenson, a wellness and balance session with wellness expert Keith Jones, a lunch and learn session with Reuben Lewis of National Financial Group, as well as the opportunity to take professional headshots with The Social Photog. This was the first in-person programming held for Scholars since the organization's launch. This presented the opportunity for the Board Members and Scholars to network and meet.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Aaron Bia
ElevateMeD Scholar: Aaron Bia

Aaron Bia recalls what he wanted to be growing up and tells us about his experiences of life and family pursuing medicine.

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