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Ejehi Erewele describes her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Georgina Dominique

Georgina Dominique shares her aspirations growing up to be a doctor, the cost of pursuing medicine, and what inspires her to keep going.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Deja Rush

Deja Rush discusses her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Sowah

Emily Sowah shares how she became inspired to pursue medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Perpetuah Sherman

Perpetuah Sherman discusses the cost of medicine, why diversity in medicine is important, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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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.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Zeynoire Anderson

Zeynoire Anderson shares her inspiration to pursue medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation Grants Second Award of $10K to ElevateMeD Scholar

Dr. Timothy Gooding and Mrs. Alisa Gooding, co-founders of Arizona based nonprofit Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation grant ElevateMeD Scholar, Brianna Spell with additional scholarship.

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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.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Camara Sharperson

Camara Sharperson shares her journey to medicine, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Shanice Walcott

Shanice Walcott shares her journey to medicine, the challenges she faced and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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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.

White Coat Circle Members Dr. Maisha and Dr. Nuriya Robinson committed to elevating medicine

As members of the White Coat Circle over the past two years, Dr. Maisha and Dr. Nuriya have committed to creating opportunities for bright and talented students from underrepresented backgrounds.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Jasmine Solola

Jasmine Solola discusses her healthcare heros, the challenges she faced pursuing medicine and why representation in healthcare matters.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Stephanie Carter

Stephanie Carter shares her inspiration in medicine, attending Howard and what being an ElevateMeD Scholar means to her.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Shannon Coombs

Shannon Coombs shares her perspective in pursuit of a career in medicine and why representation in medicine matters.

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“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 Scholar: Shanita Thomas

Shanita Thomas shares defining moments in her pursuit of medicine, understanding the cost of the pursuit, and her hope for the future of healthcare.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Christian Freeman

Christian Freeman discusses her decision to become a physician and what pushes her to keep going.

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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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ElevateMeD Celebrates Five Years of Increasing Physician Workforce Diversity

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Launched on May 13, 2019, ElevateMeD celebrates the fifth anniversary of their commitment to prioritizing physician workforce diversity, closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education, and empowering the next generation of diverse physician leaders and announces its 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholars cohort.

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Morehouse School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Onyinye Okonma

Morehouse School of Medicine

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

Morehouse School of Medicine

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Samantha Rosa

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

Samantha Rosa shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, the cost to do so, and what pushes her to keep going.

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ejehi Erewele

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ejehi Erewele describes her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

ElevateMeD Scholar: Georgina Dominique

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Georgina Dominique shares her aspirations growing up to be a doctor, the cost of pursuing medicine, and what inspires her to keep going.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Howard University College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Deja Rush

Howard University College of Medicine

Deja Rush discusses her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Howard University College of Medicine

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Sowah

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Emily Sowah shares how she became inspired to pursue medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Perpetuah Sherman

UT Southwestern Medical School

Perpetuah Sherman discusses the cost of medicine, why diversity in medicine is important, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Banahene Glover

UT Southwestern Medical School

Banahene Glover shares what inspires him to keep going, the cost of medicine, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

UT Southwestern Medical School

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Evans Osuji

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Evans Osuji discusses his journey from athletics to medicine, being inspired by a physician on a similar path, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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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!

Tito's Handmade Vodka Supports ElevateMeD for 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 partners with ElevateMeD

With 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.

In Honor of Diana 'DeeDee' Issacs Sturr

On 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“

RICARDO CORREA, MD, EDD, FACP, FACE, FACMQ

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MARISSA VASQUEZ, MD, MBA

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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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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

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN

Fewer publications, less likely to be promoted, and less likely to be retained...

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN

Despite the fact that African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American populations make up nearly a third of the US population, as of 2016 they comprised only 17% of faculty at academic medical centers.

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN