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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThank 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.
Read MoreOur first Ignite Atlanta was a celebration of the future of medicine! As the first event of our multi-city fundraising efforts, this event allowed us an opportunity to connect deeply with our Atlanta network, the second-largest hub of donors and supporters and introduce ElevateMeD to new supporters who also believe in our mission.
Read MoreHosted by ElevateMeD Board Member, Dr. Bert Vargas
Auction hosted by: Subyn Novelle
Keynote featuring ElevateMeD Founder, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey
Production by: The Social Photog, The Authentic Messenger & Open 44
The ElevateMeD Board of Directors were carefully selected to provide strategic guidance in the fulfillment of ElevateMed’s mission and vision. Our Board is committed to elevating medicine by prioritizing physician workforce diversity, closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education, and supporting the next generation of physician leaders.
Read MoreEarly this year, I attended the memorial service for Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., one of this country’s all-time great medical educators. Dr. Leffall was a cancer surgeon who was an inspiration to the more than 6,300 medical students, residents, and fellows he taught during his illustrious career. Being in his presence always elicited feelings of awe and profound respect.
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Kambrea Soltero shares how she hopes to pair direct patient care with a broader commitment to improving the systems that shape health and access to care.