The Explosion of a Dream continues…

Join us in empowering the next generation of physician leaders on September 19, 2026.

#ElevateMeD Annual Signature Scholarship Event 

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.

Unable to Attend Explosion of a Dream?

If you are unable to attend this year’s Explosion of a Dream, we encourage you to check out other upcoming events and ways to get involved and support the next generation of physician leaders.

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Elevating the Future
of Medicine…
Together!

• EXPERIENCE an elevated evening complete with a full course dinner, cocktail hour 6:30-7:30pm, and live entertainment as we raise scholarship funds for the next generation of physician leaders.

• CONNECT with the future of medicine, our ElevateMeD Scholars, as they join us from over 20 medical schools across the U.S.

• SUPPORT our mission by participating in our exciting auctions and Fund-A-Need.

• CELEBRATE seven years of elevating medicine together with #ElevateMeD.

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• Attire

  What to Wear to This Year’s Sneaker Ball

  Cocktail Attire + Your Coolest Pair of Sneakers

  Wearing stylish sneakers with your cocktail attire is strongly encouraged. If you prefer to wear dress shoes with your cocktail attire, that’s ok! You can still stand with us and we’ll look forward to seeing your style.

• Order of Events

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• Parking

  Rideshare is strongly encouraged for this event. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

• Press Release

  Learn more about Explosion of a Dream in our official event press release.

• Why Support Explosion of a Dream?

  Funds proceeds will support the ElevateMeD Scholars Program, a multifaceted program designed to develop the next generation of physician leaders.

For more information about Explosion of a Dream email us at eventsaz@elevatemed.org.

ElevateMeD
Scholar
Keynote

Dr. Naomi Coles

Internal Medicine Resident,
Emory University School of Medicine

2025-26 ElevateMeD Scholar

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ElevateMeD Breaking Barriers Award

recognizing physician leaders whose work is advancing opportunity within medicine

Award Recipient Dr. Richard Carmona

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