ElevateMeD
0

News

ElevateMeD Announcements and Updates

Posts tagged Howard University College of Medicine
Recap: Ignite DC 2025 Scholarship Event
Recap: Ignite DC 2025 Scholarship Event

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.

Read More
ElevateMeD EventsElevateMeDThe Wharf DCelevatemed events, black physicians, black doctors, black men in medicine, black men white coats, latinx doctors, ignite d.c., ignite dc, Dr. Andrew Sanderson II, Dr. Maia McCuiston, Dr. Wayne Franklin, Xavier Walker, Rachel Franklin, Jacqueline Bryant, Washington DC, Wharf DC, medical school scholarship, medical school scholarship fundraiser, medical students, medical school, Dr. Evans Osuji, Evans Osuji, Aubrey Williams, Cassandra Jones Havard, Frederick Harvard, Dr. Roger Mitchell, Howard University College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, ElevateMeD eventsComment
ElevateMeD Scholar: Keleb Mehari
ElevateMeD Scholar: Keleb Mehari

Keleb Mehari believes that his journey through medicine is about healing and being a source of great emotional understanding for his patients, driven by his own experiences and injuries. To Keleb, being a healer is not just an approach, but a general embodiment.

Read More
ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDHoward University Colleg of MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, medical students, doctors of color, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Scholar 2025, Keleb Mehari, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, Black men in medicine, Black Men White Coats, Black doctors, Black surgeon, Black physiciansComment
ElevateMeD: Names Chiquita Lockley as the 2024 Trailblazer at the Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on April 20th, 2024
ElevateMeD: Names Chiquita Lockley as the 2024 Trailblazer at the Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on April 20th, 2024

ElevateMeD returns to the heart of Atlanta in celebration of its third anniversary with Ignite Atlanta, the organization's multi-city scholarship fundraising event. Ignite Atlanta will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

Read More
Press ReleasesElevateMeDNational Center for Civil and Human RightsElevateMeD, medical school scholarship, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, diverse medicine, ElevateMeD Press Release, Arrix Ryce, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University, Dr. Jeshenna Watkins, DJ Tron, Dr. Alyx Porter, Dr. Gregory Umphrey, Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University, Spelman College, physician couple, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Georgia Fundraiser, Ignite Atlanta, Black medical student, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Morehouse School of Medicine, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Chiquita Lockley, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility, Eggs Over Easy film, Eggs Over Easy Documentary, Ashley Harriott, reduce health disparities, healthcare disparities, Atlanta museum, Atlanta fundraiser, Atlanta event 2024, Black doctors, Black medical students, doctoras, doctores, medicina, medicino, Black physicians, Atlanta scholarship fundraiser
ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity
ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity

This year’s cohort features 15 new Scholars and 10 returning students from medical schools across the country, including the newest partner schools Ohio State University College of Medicine and Rowan University.

Read More
Press Releases, Features, ElevateMeD ScholarsKeiona EadyElevateMeDElevateMeD, medical school scholarship, diverse medicine, ElevateMeD Press Release, Dr. Christian Freeman, Dr. Christian Freeman Law, Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Black-led nonprofit, Black doctors, Black medical student, Black physicians, 2022, Dr. Tiffany Hardaway, A.T. Still University, A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Texas Christian University School of Medicine, Michael Megafu, Arrix Ryce, Ashley Harriott, Alexis Booker, Aonesti Williams, Ewoma Ogbaudu, Maia Young, Chakaris Neal, Brianna Spell, D'Andrew Gursay, Edmundo Esparza, Marcus Childs, Abigail Solorio, Oluwatoyosi Arogbokun, Megan Corn, Native medical students, Native American medical students, Latinx doctors, Latinx medical students, Gabriel Moreno, Holly Flores, Marin Cabrera, Shanice Walcott, Stephanie Carter, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Washington, University of Washington School of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, ElevateMeD News, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, Dr. Alyx Porter, Dr. Gregory Umphrey, Georginia Dominique, Samantha Rosa, Deja Rush, Onyinye Okonma, Nevill Duncan, Emily Sowah, Christopher Corona, Emily Plumage, Evans Osuji, Ejehi Erewele, Leonida Radford, Banahene Glover, Perpetuah Sherman, Jerry Graham, Zeynoire Anderson, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Wayne State University, UT Southwestern, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Medical School, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Texas Christian University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Charles R. Drew University, Charles R. Drew University of Science and Medicine, 2023Comment
ElevateMeD Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th
ElevateMeD Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th

ElevateMeD returns to the heart of Atlanta in celebration of its fourth anniversary with  Ignite Atlanta, the organization's multi-city scholarship fundraising event. Ignite Atlanta will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Georgia Aquarium. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

Read More
Press ReleasesKeiona EadyGeorgia AquariumElevateMeD, medical school scholarship, Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey, diverse medicine, ElevateMeD Press Release, Arrix Ryce, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University, Dr. Fatu Forna, Dr. Jeshenna Watkins, DJ Tron, Dr. Alyx Porter, Dr. Gregory Umphrey, Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University, Spelman College, physician couple, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Georgia Fundraiser, Ignite Atlanta, Black medical student, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Morehouse School of Medicine
ElevateMeD Awards $200,000 in Medical School Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity
ElevateMeD Awards $200,000 in Medical School Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity

This year’s cohort features 15 new students and five returning Scholars from medical schools across the country, including the newest partner schools Morehouse School of Medicine, A.T. Still University, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Texas Christian University School of Medicine.

Read More
Press Releases, Features, ElevateMeD ScholarsKeiona EadyElevateMeD, medical school scholarship, diverse medicine, ElevateMeD Press Release, Dr. Christian Freeman, Dr. Christian Freeman Law, Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Black-led nonprofit, Black doctors, Black medical student, Black physicians, 2022, Dr. Tiffany Hardaway, A.T. Still University, A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Texas Christian University School of Medicine, Michael Megafu, Arrix Ryce, Ashley Harriott, Alexis Booker, Aonesti Williams, Ewoma Ogbaudu, Maia Young, Chakaris Neal, Brianna Spell, D'Andrew Gursay, Edmundo Esparza, Marcus Childs, Abigail Solorio, Oluwatoyosi Arogbokun, Megan Corn, Native medical students, Native American medical students, Latinx doctors, Latinx medical students, Gabriel Moreno, Holly Flores, Marin Cabrera, Shanice Walcott, Stephanie Carter, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Washington, University of Washington School of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, ElevateMeD News, ElevateMeD Quick LinksComment
ElevateMeD Scholars Match 2021
ElevateMeD Scholars Match 2021

#MATCH2021 ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate alongside our five (5) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2021 results!

Read More
Match DayElevateMeDElevateMeD Quick Links, UCSF, ElevateMeD Scholars, Match 2021, University of California San Francisco, Christian Freeman, Dr. Christian Freeman, Dr. Aaron Bia, University of Utah, University of Minnesota, UT Southwestern, Kalonji Cole, Dr. Kalonji Cole, Dr. Harvey Lewis, Dr. Anthony Osifuye, Harvey Lewis, University of Chicago, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Science and Medicine, Charles R. Drew University, University of Arizona, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Match Day
ElevateMeD Commends Medical Schools with Diverse Enrollment
ElevateMeD Commends Medical Schools with Diverse Enrollment

ElevateMeD would like to acknowledge the following medical schools for their commitment to diverse medical school enrollment.

Read More
Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAANElevateMeD News, ElevateMeD Quick Links, medical school statistics, Meharry Medical College, Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Texas School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Medical Schools, med school, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
Filling a Gap in a Leaky Pipeline
Filling a Gap in a Leaky Pipeline

I began my education at Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) in the summer of 1998. Being at one of the nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) with a reputation of producing the largest number of Black/African-American physicians in the country, I instantly felt at home at an institution designed for my success.

Read More
Board MembersGregory Umphrey MDDr. Gregory Umphrey, Howard University, Howard University College of Medicine, HBCU, Black doctors, Black physicians, Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, US Surgeons General, Black men in medicine, Black Men White Coats