The generosity of ElevateMeD Mentor Dr. Louise Yeung and her husband has truly shown us how together we can give in creative ways!
Read MoreCongratulations 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!
Read More#MATCH2022 ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate alongside our eight (8) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2022 results!
Read MoreMayo Clinic has been an avid supporter of ElevateMeD since our inception. In 2020, ElevateMeD was awarded a grant through their EverybodyIn Fund that helped support our first annual ElevateMeD Scholars Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
Read MoreMarin Cabrera shares his thoughts on why representation in medicine matters, challenges faced in medical school, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreThank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!
Read MoreCamara Sharperson shares her journey to medicine, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreSince ElevateMeD launched in 2019, we’ve worked earnestly towards creating more diversity within medicine by supporting the next generation of physician leaders. This year has helped us to see clearly the fruits of our labor.
Read MoreWith the support of their employees and CEO, a gift for $52,647.00 was presented to ElevateMeD on January 18, 2022. We are grateful to All Medical Personnel for their support of our Scholars program and look forward to highlighting their work at our events throughout the year.
Read MoreGabriel Moreno shares his courageous journey to a career in medicine, advice that motivates him, and his excitement toward becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreShanice Walcott shares her journey to medicine, the challenges she faced and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreJordan Edwards discusses his experiences in Trinidad, his journey to medicine, and the emotional cost of pursuing medicine.
Read MoreMODERATOR: Gyasi Chisley
PANELISTS: Dr. Andrew Sanderson II, Dr. Brian Hardaway, Dr. Kalonji Cole and Jordan Edwards
Read MoreScottsdale couple creates nonprofit, ElevateMeD, to support minority medical school students
Read full feature by Marc Thompson of ABC15 Arizona.
Read MoreHolly Flores discusses her non-traditional route to medical school, the challenges she faced and the true cost of pursuing a medical career.
Read MoreUA medical student fighting stigma in Black community gets surprise $50,000 scholarship
Read full article written by Julie Luchetta of the Arizona Republic.
Read MoreFounded in 2019, Scottsdale-based nonprofit, ElevateMeD, celebrated a weekend of events to support diversity in medicine. On the morning of October 2, 2021, they hosted the first Scholars Summit, sponsored by Mayo Clinic, Bristol Myers Squibb, and NovoCure, providing the current ElevateMeD Scholars an opportunity to participate in professional development workshops. The evening, beginning at 5 pm PDT, featured the organization’s Explosion of a Dream: Hybrid Fundraiser, held at the Scottsdale Hangar One- Red Room.
Read More2021-2022 #ElevateMeD Scholar and Student Doctor Caylan Moore introduces our 2021 Breaking Barriers Award recipient, Dr. Dale Okorodudu during ElevateMeD's third annual fundraiser Explosion of a Dream.
Read MoreOn October 2, 2021, we revealed a new donor level titled “Securing the Future of Medicine”, in honor of the late Diana ‘DeeDee’ Issacs Sturr aka “Wonder Woman“
Read MoreHosted by ElevateMeD Board Member, Dr. Bert Vargas
Auction hosted by: Subyn Novelle
Keynote featuring ElevateMeD Founder, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey
Production by: The Social Photog, The Authentic Messenger & Open 44
Sydni Williams plans to advocate for the patients of marginalized identity who present to the emergency department (ED) to receive care. The ED is many of these patient’s first interface with the healthcare system and she’s eager to serve as an ally for these patients.