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Edmundo Esparza talks about becoming an astronaut, his journey to medicine and the reward of medical school.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Oluwatoyosi Arogbokun

Oluwatoyosi Arogbokun talks about her journey to medicine, the cost of medicine and the importance of physician leadership.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Michael Megafu

Michael Megafu talks about his journey to medicine, becoming the first physician in his family and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Alexis Booker

Alexis Booker discusses her pursuits to a career in medicine and becoming an ElevateMeD scholar.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Aonesti Williams

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.

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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.

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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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Arrix Ryce

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

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Abigail Solorio

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

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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.

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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.

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ElevateMeD Scholar: Shanice Walcott

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

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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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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

ElevateMeD Scholar: Ruth Amaku

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Ruth Amaku has found purpose in medicine from her own journey in sports. She believed that her journey exposed the importance of general wellness, and looks forward to applying this in her future journey as a sports medicine physician.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

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.

Howard University Colleg of Medicine

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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.

Emory Univeristy School of Medicine

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

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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

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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Passion Proven Leadership at ElevateMeD

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Jeff joined ElevateMeD in February 2025 from Columbia, South Carolina bringing infectious passion, proven leadership, and decades of successful nonprofit leadership.

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ElevateMeD Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members

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Please join us in welcoming our newest 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

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