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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.

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ElevateMeD Celebrates 6th Anniversary & Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Winners
ElevateMeD Celebrates 6th Anniversary & Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Winners

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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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2025 Scholarship Event
Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2025 Scholarship Event

Thank 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. 

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ElevateMeD’s Ignite Atlanta Event Celebrates Six Years of Impact
ElevateMeD’s Ignite Atlanta Event Celebrates Six Years of Impact

ElevateMeD is thrilled to announce its upcoming Ignite Atlanta event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM at The Piedmont Room. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit
Explosion of a Dream 2024: Scholars Summit

ElevateMeD hosted the fourth annual Scholars Summit during the Explosion of a Dream weekend on September 20-22nd. This year’s summit was attended by 30 scholars including all 20 scholars from our 2024-25 cohort, 5 scholars from our previous cohort and 5 alumni who have graduated and become physicians.

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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2024 Scholarship Event
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: 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.

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Explosion of a Dream 2023: Scholars Summit
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.

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Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2023 Scholarship Event
Recap: Ignite Atlanta 2023 Scholarship Event

ElevateMeD’s return to Atlanta made for an enchanting evening as we celebrated our fourth anniversary at the mesmerizing Georgia Aquarium! This anniversary marked the milestone of over $1,000,000 awarded in scholarships and support to 50 medical students across the country.

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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.

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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.

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Bayless Commitment to Mental Health Scholarship
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.

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Nonprofit ElevateMeD Celebrates Diversity in Medicine with Explosion of A Dream Weekend; Raises Over $300,000 Towards Scholarship Program
Nonprofit ElevateMeD Celebrates Diversity in Medicine with Explosion of A Dream Weekend; Raises Over $300,000 Towards Scholarship Program

The weekend featured its second Scholars Summit and signature fundraising event Explosion of a Dream, taking place at The Scott Resort and Spa with more than 300 attendees present, raising awareness and scholarships for the organization's Scholars Program.

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Explosion of a Dream 2022: Scholars Summit
Explosion of a Dream 2022: Scholars Summit

ElevateMeD was proud to host its second Scholars Summit during our Explosion of a Dream weekend. This year’s summit was attended by 18 of the program's 2022-2023 cohort and 5 Scholar Alumni.

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ElevateMeD Announces Explosion of Dream Weekend September 23- 24, 2022; featuring Scholars Summit and Signature Fundraiser
ElevateMeD Announces Explosion of Dream Weekend September 23- 24, 2022; featuring Scholars Summit and Signature Fundraiser

ElevateMeD’s annual celebratory event takes place at The Scott Resort & Spa with both virtual and in-person ticket options for attendees, available at dream.elevatemed.org through September 16, 2022.

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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.

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ElevateMeD Nonprofit Celebrates Third Anniversary with Ignite Atlanta Event on May 12th
ElevateMeD Nonprofit Celebrates Third Anniversary with Ignite Atlanta Event on May 12th

In celebration of the organization's third anniversary, ElevateMeD is proud to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Ignite Atlanta. The first event of its multi-city fundraising efforts is set to take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Full event details and registration can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Camara Sharperson
ElevateMeD Scholar: Camara Sharperson

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

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AZ Central: features ElevateMeD Scholar, Caylan Moore
AZ Central: features ElevateMeD Scholar, Caylan Moore

UA medical student fighting stigma in Black community gets surprise $50,000 scholarship

Read full article written by Julie Luchetta of the Arizona Republic.

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ElevateMeD Raises More Than $200K Towards the Physician Workforce Diversity at "Explosion Of A Dream" Fundraiser
ElevateMeD Raises More Than $200K Towards the Physician Workforce Diversity at "Explosion Of A Dream" Fundraiser

Founded in 2019, Scottsdale-based nonprofit, ElevateMeD, celebrated a weekend of events to support diversity in medicine. On the morning of October 2, 2021, they hosted the first Scholars Summit, sponsored by Mayo Clinic, Bristol Myers Squibb, and NovoCure, providing the current ElevateMeD Scholars an opportunity to participate in professional development workshops. The evening, beginning at 5 pm PDT, featured the organization’s Explosion of a Dream: Hybrid Fundraiser, held at the Scottsdale Hangar One- Red Room.

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