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Reyna Benitez shares why she is pursuing a career in rural family medicine and how her experiences will help make her a more empathetic and effective physician.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Fatoumata Jawo

Fatoumata Jawo discusses her passion for closing language barriers in mental health and why she is pursuing a career in psychiatry.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Christopher Corona

Christopher Corona shares why he chose a career in medicine, his interest in primary care or pediatrics, and being a leader in medicine.

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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2024 Scholarship Event

ElevateMeD returned to Atlanta to kick off our fifth anniversary at the iconic National Center for Civil and Human Rights!

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Onyinye Okonma

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Samantha Rosa

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Ejehi Erewele

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Georgina Dominique

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Deja Rush

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Sowah

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Perpetuah Sherman

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Banahene Glover

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Evans Osuji

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Emily Plumage

Emily Plumage shares her journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and the impact of mentorship.

Recap: Explosion of a Dream 2023 Annual Scholarship Event

The 2023 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 22-24) featured our third annual Scholars Summit and signature scholarship event, Explosion of a Dream. Guests and Scholars gathered from across the country at the mesmerizing Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona!

Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit

ElevateMeD was proud to host its third Scholars Summit during our Explosion of a Dream weekend on September 22-24th. This year’s summit was attended by 23 of the program's 2023-2024 cohort and 2 Scholar Alumni.

ElevateMeD Scholar: Leonida Radford

Leonida Radford shares hers inspiration to purse medicine, understanding the cost, and why representation in medicine matters.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Jerry Graham

Jerry Graham discusses his inspiration to purse medicine, understanding the cost, and being a first generation physician.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Zeynoire Anderson

Zeynoire Anderson shares her inspiration to pursue medicine, understanding the cost, and becoming an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Nevill Duncan

Nevill Duncan shares his journey to medicine, understanding the cost, and a message to our donors.

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Howard University Colleg of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Keleb Mehari

Howard University Colleg of Medicine

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.

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ElevateMeD Celebrates 6th Anniversary & Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Winners

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Launched on May 13, 2019, ElevateMeD s proud to announce the 2025-26 Scholars Program cohort. This year's cohort of exceptional medical students represents the future of medicine and embodies the organization's commitment to fostering a healthcare landscape that assures equitable health outcomes for all. This announcement also marks the sixth anniversary of ElevateMeD and its ongoing dedication to supporting future physician leaders.

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Emory Univeristy School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Sydni Williams

Emory Univeristy School of Medicine

Sydni Williams plans to advocate for the patients of marginalized identity who present to the emergency department (ED) to receive care. The ED is many of these patient’s first interface with the healthcare system and she’s eager to serve as an ally for these patients.

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Morehouse School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Jahlecia Gregory

Morehouse School of Medicine

Jahlecia Gregory chose a career in medicine to have a positive impact on the health of her community. She shares her desire to provide mental healthcare and hope to marginalized communities as she pursues psychiatry.

Morehouse School of Medicine

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Mirelle Rojano

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Mirelle Rojano shares how she noticed differences in the healthcare experience when her family moved from Mexico to the US and how it motivated her to become a physician.

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Gloria Garcia

Indiana University School of Medicine

Gloria Garcia loves the curiosity and energy that kids bring to an environment; She hopes to help inspire future generations by going into pediatrics.

Indiana University School of Medicine

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Michael Denning

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Michael Denning is impassioned to make a difference as a pediatric surgeon serving underserved communities with a smile!

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Jaylyn Thompson

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Jaylyn Thompson discusses her non-traditional path to medical school and personal experiences that increased her appreciation for the importance of cultural competency.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine

ElevateMeD Scholar: Sonia Pulido

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Sonia Pulido shares her enthusiasm for Neuroscience and making a positive impact in healthcare that builds trust with patients regardless of their background.

University of Illinois College of Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical School

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ailyn Clara

UT Southwestern Medical School

Ailyn Clara shares her motivation to pursue medicine, navigating barriers in a complex healthcare system, and her vision for giving back.

UT Southwestern Medical School

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The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation Partners with ElevateMeD

What does The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and #ElevateMeD have in common? A commitment to HEALTH EQUITY!

"The Many" of Mayo Clinic

Watch remarks from Mayo Clinic CEO in Arizona, Dr. Richard Gray shared remarks this year and was introduced by 2024-25 ElevateMeD Scholar and 4th year Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine medical student, Casey Martinez.

How Student Organizations Like @OhioAMSA Help Support ElevateMeD

Student organizations like Ohio University American Medical Student Association help us engage bright minds and expand our reach. These organizations are filled with future physicians who will become leaders, thinkers, and doers. We must not only look for ways to partner with these student organizations but also continue to encourage and support them along their physician journey.

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!

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

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Four New 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…

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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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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

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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