Join us by sharing a short video clip of your support

Thank you for supporting the ElevateMeD mission as we endeavor to reduce health disparities and change the face of philanthropy.
Below you will find sample audio messages created that can serve as examples in creating your personalized message congratulating our efforts and encouraging others to get involved.

We ask that you record a horizontal/landscape video (1 minute) advocating for ElevateMeD and our mission.
These videos will be used to promote our upcoming Scholarship Fundraiser event on September 24.

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Ways to approach your video of support

Recognition to ElevateMeD in our efforts and our event
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholars Cohort (20 students)
[your Personal Story] The importance of address health disparities by diversifying physician workforce
Ignite others to join ElevateMeD to diversify the physician workforce

audio Examples

Tips for Recording

VIDEO FORMAT/SETUP: FILM YOUR RECORDING HORIZONTAL/LANDSCAPE
Whether recording from a laptop, desktop or mobile device so that your camera angle is level to the floor and horizontal. Position yourself close to the screen so that we can see from the top of your head to your upper torso only. This also ensures that we can hear you clearly by having you positioned closer to the microphone of your device.
CLEAR BACKGROUND/WORKSPACE:
Make sure that your area that is in camera view is clear from any sensitive information, is clear and neat, and without any brand labels present that could present potential trademark issues.
GOOD LIGHTING:
Natural daylight is best. If you have the option to be in an area with daylight place your video setup there for this recording. If you do not have access to record with daylight, make sure that there is enough available light to see you clearly.
REMOVE BACKGROUND NOISE:
Select a quiet area that is free from background noise.

Talking Points

Who Are We?

Founded in 2019, ElevateMeD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to elevating medicine by providing scholarships, mentoring, and support to medical students from African-American/Black, Latinx, and Native American backgrounds.
Founded by Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey and Dr. Gregory Umphrey, with a dedicated and diverse board of directors from across the country.
We are based in Scottsdale, Arizona with a national presence.

What We Do?

We are a national organization poised to make significant strides in key areas impacting medical students from targeted backgrounds.
We are a vehicle for substantive lasting change.
We are the SOLUTION!

Why Do We Do It?

COST IS THE TOP REASON QUALIFIED STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS REPORTED NOT ENROLLING IN MEDICAL SCHOOL (AMA).
The cost of medical education in the United States has become prohibitive, distracting bright students from seeking a career in medicine.
WE NEED A MULTIFACETED APPROACH.
The ElevateMeD Scholars program will provide significant financial assistance to medical students while providing them access to mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education.
HEALTH DISPARITIES CONTINUE TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OUR WORLD
We aim to increase physician workforce diversity and improve cultural competence among physicians to reduce health disparities.

What We’ve Accomplished!

Thanks to the power of the Collective, in our first year we raised over $200,000.
Since 2019, we’ve partnered with 19 medical schools across the country.
Our Scholars Program gas awarded over $500,000 in scholarship and support to 35 students across the country.

How Others Can Support?

Join the mission to reduce healthcare disparities
Donate to ElevateMeD by visiting elevatemed.org today