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Aonesti Williams talks about her journey and inspiration to pursue medicine.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Megan Corn

Megan Corn discusses pursuing a career in medicine as a Native woman, the associated costs, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDNovember 2, 2022University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health SciencesElevateMeD Scholars, medical students, Scholar 2022, doctors of color, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Megan Corn, Native medical students, Native American doctors, Native American medical students, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Chickasaw NationComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: D'Andrew Gursay

D’Andrew Gursay shares his career aspirations, challenges faced along the way, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Brianna Spell

Brianna Spell talks about her journey to medicine, her inspiration to keep going and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Maia Young

Maia Young talks about dedicating her life to medical service, hidden costs in medical education, and representation in healthcare.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDSeptember 6, 2022Mayo Clinic Alix School of MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, medical students, Scholar 2022, doctors of color, Black physicians, Black doctors, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Maia YoungComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ewoma Ogbaudu

Ewoma Ogbaudu shares his journey to medicine, discovering the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ashley Harriott

Ashley Harriott talks about her journey to pursue a career in healthcare, the cost of medicine and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDAugust 25, 2022Emory University School of MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, medical students, Scholar 2022, doctors of color, Black physicians, Black doctors, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Ashley HarriottComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Arrix Ryce

Arrix Ryce talks about his inspiration to pursue a medical career, the cost of medicine and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDAugust 10, 2022Emory University School of MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, medical students, Scholar 2022, doctors of color, Arrix Ryce, Black physicians, Black doctors, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University, ElevateMeD Quick LinksComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Abigail Solorio

Abigail Solorio shares her inspiration to pursue medicine, challenges she faced along the way and the true cost of medicine.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDJuly 26, 2022Unviersity of Arizona College of Medicine PhoenixElevateMeD Scholars, Latinx doctors, medical students, ElevateMeD Quick Links, Scholar 2022, University of Arizona Phoenix, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Abigail Solorio, doctoras, doctors of color, Hispanic physicians, Arizona Comment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Marcus Childs

Marcus Childs talks about being a dreamer, pursuing a medical education and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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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.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Marin Cabrera

Marin Cabrera shares his thoughts on why representation in medicine matters, challenges faced in medical school, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDMarch 9, 2022University of Washington School of MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, doctores, Latinx doctors, Scholar 2021, Marin Cabrera, University of Washington, University of Washington School of Medicine, medical students, Mexican American medical studentComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Camara Sharperson

Camara Sharperson shares her journey to medicine, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Gabriel Moreno

Gabriel Moreno shares his courageous journey to a career in medicine, advice that motivates him, and his excitement toward becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDJanuary 10, 2022University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoElevateMeD Scholars, Gabriel Moreno, doctores, Latinx doctors, Scholar 2021, medical students, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, University of Illinois ChicagoComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Shanice Walcott

Shanice Walcott shares her journey to medicine, the challenges she faced and her reaction to becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

ElevateMeD ScholarsElevateMeDDecember 6, 2021Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic MedicineElevateMeD Scholars, Shanice Walcott, Nova Southeastern University, Black doctors, Black physicians, Black medical student, Black women physicians, Scholar 2021, Black women in medicine, medical students, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineComment

ElevateMeD Scholar: Jordan Edwards

Jordan Edwards discusses his experiences in Trinidad, his journey to medicine, and the emotional cost of pursuing medicine.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Holly Flores

Holly Flores discusses her non-traditional route to medical school, the challenges she faced and the true cost of pursuing a medical career.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Jasmine Solola

Jasmine Solola discusses her healthcare heros, the challenges she faced pursuing medicine and why representation in healthcare matters.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Caylan Moore

Caylan Moore shares his journey to become a psychiatrist, striving for excellence and what being an ElevateMeD Scholar means to him.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Stephanie Carter

Stephanie Carter shares her inspiration in medicine, attending Howard and what being an ElevateMeD Scholar means to her.

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ElevateMeD Celebrates Five Years of Increasing Physician Workforce Diversity

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Launched on May 13, 2019, ElevateMeD celebrates the fifth anniversary of their commitment to prioritizing physician workforce diversity, closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education, and empowering the next generation of diverse physician leaders and announces its 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholars cohort.

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Morehouse School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Onyinye Okonma

Morehouse School of Medicine

Onyinye Okonma discusses his journey to medicine, the importance of diversity in medicine, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Morehouse School of Medicine

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Samantha Rosa

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

Samantha Rosa shares what inspired her to pursue medicine, the cost to do so, and what pushes her to keep going.

Rowan University Cooper Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ejehi Erewele

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ejehi Erewele describes her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

ElevateMeD Scholar: Georgina Dominique

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Georgina Dominique shares her aspirations growing up to be a doctor, the cost of pursuing medicine, and what inspires her to keep going.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Howard University College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Deja Rush

Howard University College of Medicine

Deja Rush discusses her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Howard University College of Medicine

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Sowah

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Emily Sowah shares how she became inspired to pursue medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Perpetuah Sherman

UT Southwestern Medical School

Perpetuah Sherman discusses the cost of medicine, why diversity in medicine is important, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Banahene Glover

UT Southwestern Medical School

Banahene Glover shares what inspires him to keep going, the cost of medicine, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

UT Southwestern Medical School

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Evans Osuji

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Evans Osuji discusses his journey from athletics to medicine, being inspired by a physician on a similar path, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Donor Spotlights

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Why Council & Associates Gives.

Each year since 2019, Council and Associates LLC has risen to the occasion to become an event sponsor for our Explosion of a Dream and Ignite Atlanta scholarship events. We asked owner, Lashonda Council-Rogers, Esq., to share the why behind her generous giving and to give a view of what she experiences attending ElevateMeD events as a sponsor.

Walton Isaacson Helps ElevateMeD Support The Future of Medicine

Founded in 2006, Walton Isaacson is one of the most respected advertising agencies in the world, having worked with clients such as Lexus, McDonalds, and Amazon to name a few.

Love, Tito’s Continues Support of ElevateMeD Mission During Black History Month

Thank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!

All Medical Personnel donates over $43,000 to ElevateMeD

All Medical Personnel’s partnership with ElevateMeD continues with a generous donation of $43,000 in 2022. In 2021, $52,647 was raised totaling over $95,000 for the past two years.

Bayless Commitment to Mental Health Scholarship

As part of a two-year pledge to ElevateMeD, this special scholarship is awarded to ElevateMeD Scholars who present a desire to pursue a medical career that will impact mental health in communities of color.

Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation Grants $50K to ElevateMeD Scholar

In 2019, our organization was introduced to Dr. Timothy Gooding and Mrs. Alisa Gooding, two of the co-founders of Arizona based nonprofit Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation.

Couple Fundraises for Nonprofit Through Registry in Lieu of Wedding Gifts

The generosity of ElevateMeD Mentor Dr. Louise Yeung and her husband has truly shown us how together we can give in creative ways!

Tito's Handmade Vodka Supports ElevateMeD for Black History Month

Thank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!

All Medical Personnel partners with ElevateMeD

With the support of their employees and CEO, a gift for $52,647.00 was presented to ElevateMeD on January 18, 2022. We are grateful to All Medical Personnel for their support of our Scholars program and look forward to highlighting their work at our events throughout the year.

In Honor of Diana 'DeeDee' Issacs Sturr

On October 2, 2021, we revealed a new donor level titled “Securing the Future of Medicine”, in honor of the late Diana ‘DeeDee’ Issacs Sturr aka “Wonder Woman“

RICARDO CORREA, MD, EDD, FACP, FACE, FACMQ

Health Care Disparities and the Latinx Population (Read Article)

MARISSA VASQUEZ, MD, MBA

Latinas in Motion Impacting the Sports Industry (Read Article)

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Four New Advisory Board Members

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Our Newest Board Member Dr. Jeshenna Watkins

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member…

ElevateMeD

ElevateMeD Welcomes Four New Advisory Board Members

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…

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Keiona Eady

Congratulations to our Advisory Board Members on #Match2022!

Keiona Eady

Congratulations are in order for our Advisory Board Members Sophia Ederaine and Johanny Lopez Dominguez! We were honored to celebrate with them this #MatchDay2022, as they both learned about their residency upon graduation this Spring!

Keiona Eady

Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN

Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey Receives the 2020 Dean's Diversity/Inclusion Award at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Alyx Porter Umphrey, MD, FAAN

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

It was not easy for me

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

I decided to join the Board of Directors for ElevateMeD because it aligns with my core value of inclusion. The literature showed that to provide the best healthcare to our patients, we need to understand their culture, speak their language, among other factors.

Ricardo Correa MD, EsD, FACP, FACE, CMQ

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

The time to transform healthcare is now!

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

Healthcare is my ministry. It is a calling and my inroad to impact social change. I firmly believe that any disparity within our industry serves as a microcosm for injustices that continue to plague society-at-large. I am on a mission to truly transform healthcare and looking to partner with anyone that shares the same mindset.

Gyasi Chisley, PMP, FACHE

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

You can't be what you can't see.

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

I chose to pursue a career in anesthesiology because I enjoy moment-to-moment decision making as well as the practical application of physiology and pharmacology. 3% of anesthesiologists are reported to identify as Black/African-American. Of those 3%, the majority are women.

Tiffany Hardaway MD, MS

Patrick Brooks, CPA

How do students make it through without support?

Patrick Brooks, CPA

As a CPA, I was even more drawn to the organization due to our commitment to ensuring that our scholars are financially educationally equipped and prepared to navigate through their medical school matriculation fully informed.

Patrick Brooks, CPA

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN

Fewer publications, less likely to be promoted, and less likely to be retained...

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN

Despite the fact that African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American populations make up nearly a third of the US population, as of 2016 they comprised only 17% of faculty at academic medical centers.

Bert Vargas MD, FAAN