Medical students interested in applying for the 2027-28 ElevateMeD Scholars program will have the opportunity to meet Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Tiffany Hardaway, learn more about the scholars program, what’s expected from applicants, and ask questions. Sign up to learn more.
Join us for an online conversation about The Future of Native Health in recognition of Native American Heritage Month, led by Dr. Aaron Bia.
GivingTuesday is December 1, 2026. Save the Date!
Ignite is our multi-city fundraising initiative designed to amplify our mission in supporting cities across the US. Through Ignite, we blaze our path forward by connecting with new donors, sponsors, and our partner schools.
The Explosion of a Dream is our signature celebration of the future of medicine as we raise funds for the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Annually in our home base of Arizona, we bring together our Scholars, board members, donors and sponsors to make the dream of empowering the next generation of physician leaders a reality.
The Explosion of a Dream is our signature celebration of the future of medicine as we raise funds for the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Annually in our home base of Arizona, we bring together our Scholars, board members, donors and sponsors to make the dream of empowering the next generation of physician leaders a reality.
An invite-only intimate evening of social impact. Learn more about ElevateMeD and how we make an impact in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Our success will continue based on collaborating with supporters and medical schools across the United States.
On May 13th, 2026, we celebrate our 7-year anniversary. This year, we are asking our community to step forward through monthly giving. A recurring gift provides the stability needed to support our Scholars at every stage of their journey. Join us in building what comes next!
Ignite is our multi-city fundraising initiative designed to amplify our mission in supporting cities across the US. Through Ignite, we blaze our path forward by connecting with new donors, sponsors, and schools.
2026-27 ElevateMeD scholarship applications open on 1/5/26. Third-year medical students interested in applying should signup to learn more and receive access to apply.
Giving Season is a time to reflect on the lives we’ve touched, express gratitude for those who make our mission possible, and celebrate the power of community. Reflection reminds us how far we’ve come, and how much further we’re determined to go.
GivingTuesday is December 2, 2025.
Medical students interested in applying for the 2026-27 ElevateMeD Scholars program will have the opportunity to meet Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Tiffany Hardaway, learn more about the scholars program, what’s expected from applicants, and ask questions. Sign up to learn more.
Enjoy ice cream while supporting ElevateMeD on ElevateMeD Day! 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us.
Celebrate with us online! Help us make ElevateMeD Day a national day of action! Spread the word… tell a friend, share with medical student chapter organizations, share a post on social media and tag us @elevatemedinc! Use #ElevateMeD
The Explosion of a Dream is our signature celebration of the future of medicine as we raise funds for the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Annually in our homebase of Arizona, we bring together our Scholars, board members, donors and sponsors to make the dream of increased diversity in medicine a reality.
Join us for a panel discussion on strategies for success in cracking the match led by 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholar, Dr. Casey Martinez.
We’re heading to Chicago this year for Ignite Chi thanks to PNC Healthcare and the Thomas J. Blocker Society who are hosting a mixer event, in support of #ElevateMeD!
An invite-only intimate evening of social impact. Learn more about ElevateMeD and how we make an impact in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Our success will continue based on collaborating with supporters and 28 medical schools across the United States including Howard University College of Medicine.
On May 13th, 2025, we celebrate our 6-year anniversary. To mark this special milestone, we aim to raise awareness and $16,000 for one full scholarship and assist with costs for our Scholars to receive support from MedBoardTutors! Whether it is $60 or $600, every anniversary gift allows us to grow what comes next.
Ignite is our multi-city fundraising initiative designed to amplify our mission in supporting cities across the US. Through Ignite, we blaze our path forward by connecting with new donors, sponsors, and our partner schools.
Arizona Gives Day is an annual giving movement uniting nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate their work and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving.
Join us for a panel discussion on health disparities affecting Native communities for Native American Heritage Month led by 2020-21 ElevateMeD Scholar, Dr. Aaron Bia.
ElevateMeD Day is proclaimed in the City of Scottsdale on September 24th! As a Scottsdale-based nonprofit organization, we’re excited to find innovative ways to celebrate the future of medicine annually with those who believe in our mission to increase physician workforce diversity!
The Explosion of a Dream is our signature celebration of the future of medicine as we raise funds for the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Annually in our homebase of Arizona, we bring together our Scholars, board members, donors and sponsors to make the dream of increased diversity in medicine a reality.
The ElevateMeD High School Program will support 30 high school students interested in attending postsecondary education and pursuing a career in medicine. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with their peers and experience hands-on simulation labs, further fostering their interest in medicine. This program will provide students interested in medicine with enhanced knowledge and experience as they begin their journey to becoming a physician.
Join us for a panel discussion on Black Women’s reproductive health with ElevateMeD’s 2024 Trailblazer Award recipient, Chiquita Lockley. Chiquita is a film producer and director of Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility.
Our goal this year is to continue to raise awareness. With only 13% of physicians identifying as Black/African American, Native American, Alaska Native, or Latinx, ElevateMeD aims to increase physician workforce diversity and improve cultural competence among physicians to reduce health disparities. Help us increase awareness and make new friends!
Join us for a virtual screening of Black Men in White Coats, a documentary produced by ElevateMeD’s 2021 Breaking Barriers award recipient Dr. Dale Okorodudu.
ElevateMeD Scottsdale (Hybrid) Fundraiser
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ElevateMeD Virtual Fundraiser
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ElevateMeD Launch Reception at Valley Ho Hotel - Skyline Rooftop
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This year’s Scholars Summit brought together our 2026–27 ElevateMeD Nexus Scholars, Connect Scholars, Legacy Scholars, mentors, Board members, partners, and facilitators for programming focused on leadership, communication, advocacy, financial readiness, wellness, community engagement, and the transition from medical school to residency.
Ignite Atlanta marked seven years of impact and continued growth for ElevateMeD. Held at Ventanas, the event brought together a community choosing to invest in the future of medicine.
This year’s Scholars Summit convened our newest ElevateMeD Scholars alongside alumni-physicians for a high-impact experience focused on leadership, wellness, advocacy, financial readiness, and community engagement. Across three days, Scholars learned from physician leaders, corporate partners, and facilitators; strengthened their professional narratives; and built lasting connections with mentors, board members, children and parents from underserved communities, and each other.
The 2025 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 19-21) featured our fifth annual Scholars Summit and our seventh signature fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream in support of the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Guests and ElevateMeD Scholars gathered from across the country for the second year in a row at the Camby Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona!
MODERATOR: Dr. Casey Martinez
PANELISTS: Dr. Adam Milam, Dr. Heather Burrows, Dr. Lynn Smitherman
On Sunday, July 20 at the Untitled Supper Club in Chicago, ElevateMeD was hosted by PNC bank and the Thomas Blocker Society in support of our Scholars Program. Joined by nearly 100 physicians and individuals dedicated to equity in healthcare, we were able to highlight the success of our holistic program addressing challenges in representation in medicine from scholarships to mentorship and leadership development.
We gathered in Washington, DC to shine a light on a cause that matters – opening doors for future doctors who reflect the communities they will one day serve. It was an evening filled with connection, purpose, and powerful stories.
Thank you Atlanta for being the light at our 4th annual ElevateMeD Ignite Atlanta fundraising event. Because of your generosity we will continue to fund the ElevateMeD Scholars Program which has become a tangible solution to the eradication of health disparities and the promotion of health equity.
MODERATOR: Dr. Aaron Bia
PANELISTS: Dr. Blair Matheson, Dr. Megan Corn, and Dr. Jennifer Erdrich
The 2026 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 18-20) featured our sixth annual Scholars Summit and our eighth signature fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream in support of the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Guests and ElevateMeD Scholars gathered from across the country for the third year in a row at the Camby Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona!