ElevateMeD’s Ignite DC 2025

(Invite-Only)

Host Committee: Dr. Maia McCuiston, Dr. Andrew Sanderson, Jacqueline Bryant, Cassandra Jones Havard & Frederick Havard, Xavier Walker, and Aubrey Williams

Join us for an 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.

“Now, more than ever, we must invest in the next generation of physician leaders who are poised to elevate medicine to an ideal where we can achieve equitable health outcomes for all. Through our scholarship support and holistic programming, ElevateMeD is emerging as the most comprehensive pathway program in the United States.”

— Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, Founder of ElevateMeD

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 participant schools.

As a national organization, our goal is to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders who reflect the communities they serve and are committed to closing care gaps.

Scholar Keynote

Dr. Evans Osuji

Internal Medicine Resident,
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

2023-24 ElevateMeD Scholar

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Why Your Gift Matters

Your support helps us provide scholarships, mentorship, and resources for our Scholars to succeed, make lasting impacts in underserved communities, and fight for health equity. Every donation brings us closer to a healthcare system that serves all communities.

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Donate today to help us reach our $20,000 goal. Your gift ensures we can continue empowering future physicians who will lead the charge in reducing healthcare disparities.

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