Join us by sharing a short video clip of your support

Thank you for supporting the ElevateMeD mission as we endeavor to reduce health disparities and change the face of philanthropy.
Below you will find sample audio messages created that can serve as examples in creating your personalized message congratulating our efforts and encouraging others to get involved.

We ask that you record a horizontal/landscape video (1 minute) advocating for ElevateMeD and our mission. These videos will be used to promote ElevateMeD.

*Video submissions for Explosion of a Dream & ElevateMeD Day must be received by Friday, September 6th.

Ways to approach your video of support

• Recognition to ElevateMeD in our efforts over the past 5 years

• [Your Personal Story] The importance of addressing health disparities by diversifying the physician workforce

• Ignite and encourage others to join ElevateMeD in support of a diverse physician workforce

• On September 21st, we are coming together to raise awareness and raise funds to end racial disparities in the physician workforce. Several endorsement videos will be shown during our Explosion of a Dream program. Learn more about the event at dream.elevatemed.org.

• September 24th is ElevateMeD Day!
  Help make September 24th a national day of action by encouraging ElevateMeD Day participation.
  Learn more at 924.elevatemed.org.

audio Examples

Talking Points

Who Are We?

• Founded in 2019, ElevateMeD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to elevating medicine by providing scholarships, mentorship, and support to medical students from African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native/Indigenous backgrounds.

• Founded by Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey and Dr. Gregory Umphrey, with a dedicated and diverse board of directors from across the country.

• We are based in Scottsdale, Arizona with a national presence.

What We Do?

• We are a national organization poised to make significant strides in key areas impacting medical students from targeted backgrounds. 

• We are a vehicle for substantive lasting change.

• We are the SOLUTION! 

Why Do We Do It?

• COST IS THE TOP REASON QUALIFIED STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS REPORTED NOT ENROLLING IN MEDICAL SCHOOL (AMA).
  The cost of medical education in the United States has become prohibitive, distracting bright students from seeking a career in medicine. 

• WE NEED A MULTIFACETED APPROACH.
  The ElevateMeD Scholars program will provide significant financial assistance to medical students while providing them access to mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education.

• HEALTH DISPARITIES CONTINUE TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OUR WORLD
  We aim to increase physician workforce diversity and improve cultural competence among physicians to reduce health disparities.

What We’ve Accomplished In 5 Years!

• Thanks to the power of the Collective, we have awarded over $1.2M in tution-based scholarships and support to underrepresented medical students.

• In 2019, we started with 10 medical schools and have since grown to 27 partner schools.

• We have provided leadership, professional development, and mentorship to 70 medical students from across the United States.

• We have provided resources and a mentor network to more than XX nominees, thus contributing to the overall success of even more underrepresented medical students.

How Others Can Support?

• Join the mission to reduce healthcare disparities by getting involved at elevatemed.org/friends.

• Donate to ElevateMeD by visiting elevatemed.org today.

Tips for Recording

• VIDEO FORMAT/SETUP: FILM YOUR RECORDING HORIZONTAL/LANDSCAPE
  Whether recording from a laptop, desktop or mobile device so that your camera angle is level to the floor and horizontal. Position yourself close to the screen so that we can see from the top of your head to your upper torso only. This also ensures that we can hear you clearly by having you positioned closer to the microphone of your device.

• CLEAR BACKGROUND/WORKSPACE:
  Make sure that your area that is in camera view is clear from any sensitive information, is clear and neat, and without any brand labels present that could present potential trademark issues.

• GOOD LIGHTING:
  Natural daylight is best. If you have the option to be in an area with daylight, place your video setup there for this recording. If you do not have access to record with daylight, make sure that there is enough available light to see you clearly.

• REMOVE BACKGROUND NOISE:
  Select a quiet area that is free from background noise.