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ElevateMeD Announcements and Updates

“Is a vaccine a good thing or a bad thing?”

We’ve watched the evening national news regularly since March in an effort to learn alongside the rest of the country. Every now and then, we will get a question that makes us press mute and provide some clarification. We’ve tempered the fear with truth and the uncertainty with hugs and reassurance. For months we’ve been hearing about a vaccine and all of the questions that followed. When will it be ready? Who will get it first? Who SHOULD get it first?

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ElevateMeD is a True Inspiration Award™ WINNER!!!!

Because of YOU, ElevateMeD is the Western Regional Winner of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!!!

We are thrilled to be the first True Inspiration Award winner from Arizona with national impact and are profoundly grateful to all of you for sharing with others, downloading the app, and casting your vote in support.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Kalonji Cole

Kalonji Cole shares his passions, thoughts on destiny, and why representation in healthcare is important.

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Elevating the Next Generation of Black, Latinx, and Native Physician Leaders at ElevateMeD's second annual “Explosion of a Dream” Virtual Fundraiser

Heading into its second year, the organization is proud to announce its annual philanthropy event, “Explosion of a Dream… Nothing Is Impossible”, set to take place virtually on Saturday, October 3, 2020 beginning at 4:30PM PDT / 7:30PM EDT.

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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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ElevateMeD Scholar: Louisa Appiah

Louisa Appiah recalls what she wanted to be growing up and tells us what pushes her to keep going to pursue her career as a physician.

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We Denounce Racism

I am a neurooncologist. That means on a regular basis I tell people the worst news they are going to hear in their lives. I sit with them through the trauma of hearing they have a brain cancer that cannot be cured and will likely lead to their death in the near future. I hold space for them to share whatever comes next. For some there are tears. For others, I am met with anger. Some are in this state of disbelief, unable to comprehend what I have just said. They often ask, what did I do to cause this? What will happen as a result?

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ElevateMeD announces inaugural Scholars Program cohort

In just one year, Scottsdale based nonprofit ElevateMeD has successfully self funded and proudly announces the inaugural cohort of the Scholars Program on May 4th, 2020. The 2020-2021 Scholars Program features a dynamic group of 10 medical students selected from distinguished partnering universities, each who are from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine.

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