Calling Future Physician Leaders!

2027-28 ElevateMeD Scholarship Application Opens on 1/4/27

ElevateMeD is redefining the face of medicine through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development.

• Third-year medical students applying to the 2027-28 scholarship application cycle should anticipate graduating in 2028 and applying to the 2028 match.

• Full requirements and selection criteria details to be released December 2026

Sign up below to receive more information and access to apply when applications open on MON 1/4/27.

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FAQs

• How do I confirm my eligibility to apply?

  Step 1 of the application requires students to complete a program eligibility check. Applicants will answer predefined eligibility questions.

  • If determined as ineligible, applicants will be notified and unable to proceed with the full application.

  • If determined eligible, applicants will be given access to proceed with the full application

  *Applicants should plan to participate in their MD/DO program on campus full-time for the 2027-28 academic year and apply to the 2028 residency match cycle.

• How do I submit my letter of recommendation?

  All applicants will request a letter of recommendation from a physician in their ElevateMeD application. Our application system, Submittable, will ask for the email address of the physician you are requesting a letter of recommendation from. Once you enter their email address and click send request, your referee will be sent an email from Submittable requesting they complete a reference form that will allow them to upload the letter of recommendation to your application. You will receive a notification from Submittable when your requester has completed their submission form.

  Your letter of recommendation must be received by MON 2/1/27 11:59 PM PT.

• About the Program

  Each selected ElevateMeD Scholar will be awarded a tuition-based scholarship as a medical student enrolled full-time at an accredited medical school in the US. In addition to scholarship support, Scholars receive physician mentorship, leadership development opportunities, financial literacy, and access to ElevateMeD network support.

  ElevateMeD Scholars programming includes:

  • Virtual programs (1-HOUR typically 4th Saturday of the month)

  • Our annual ElevateMeD Scholars Summit during Explosion of a Dream Weekend, an internal conference in Arizona, where scholars participate in storytelling, public speaking, financial literacy, and mindfulness workshops tailored to their professional development.

• About ElevateMeD

  ElevateMeD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to elevating medicine by providing scholarships, mentorship, and support to the next generation of physician leaders.