ElevateMeD Announcements and Updates
ElevateMeD presents its first Trailblazer Award to Dr. Fatu Forna at its second Ignite Atlanta fundraising event, Explosion of a Dream, on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. Table and ticket sales available until May 1, 2023 at ignite.elevatemed.org.
Read MoreEdmundo Esparza talks about becoming an astronaut, his journey to medicine and the reward of medical school.
Read More#MATCH2023 ElevateMeD is proud to celebrate alongside our ten (10) ElevateMeD Scholars on their #MatchDay2023 results!
Read MoreOluwatoyosi Arogbokun talks about her journey to medicine, the cost of medicine and the importance of physician leadership.
Read MoreFounded 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.
Read MoreThe intimate evening took place at the home of Walton Isaacson Founder and CEO Aaron Walton, where nearly 100 guests experienced the “Art of Medicine” theme of the evening.
Read MoreMichael Megafu talks about his journey to medicine, becoming the first physician in his family and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreThank you #LoveTitos for continuing to support our mission and acknowledging the work that we are doing to elevate the field of medicine!
Read MoreAll 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.
Read MoreOur 2022 Impact Report is complete with insights that quantify what we’ve been able to accomplish as an organization. Our aim is to provide our current supporters and prospective donors with details regarding our Scholars Program, scholarship events, and highlights.
Read MoreAlexis Booker discusses her pursuits to a career in medicine and becoming an ElevateMeD scholar.
Read MoreAonesti Williams talks about her journey and inspiration to pursue medicine.
Read MoreDr. Timothy Gooding and Mrs. Alisa Gooding, co-founders of Arizona based nonprofit Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation grant ElevateMeD Scholar, Brianna Spell with additional scholarship.
Read MoreMegan Corn discusses pursuing a career in medicine as a Native woman, the associated costs, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreD’Andrew Gursay shares his career aspirations, challenges faced along the way, and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBrianna Spell talks about her journey to medicine, her inspiration to keep going and being an ElevateMeD Scholar.
Read MoreExplosion of a Dream weekend took place September 23-24, featuring our second annual Scholars Summit and signature scholarship event, Explosion of a Dream at The Scott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. 300 guests and 23 ElevateMeD Scholars joined us from across the country!
Read MoreElevateMeD 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.
Read MoreMichael Denning is impassioned to make a difference as a pediatric surgeon serving underserved communities with a smile!
Jaylyn Thompson discusses her non-traditional path to medical school and personal experiences that increased her appreciation for the importance of cultural competency.
Sonia Pulido shares her enthusiasm for Neuroscience and making a positive impact in healthcare that builds trust with patients regardless of their background.
Ailyn Clara shares her motivation to pursue medicine, navigating barriers in a complex healthcare system, and her vision for giving back.
Paul Delgado speaks to the need of more Spanish speaking providers, why she's specializing in cardiology and how giving back impacts our communities.
Kenneth Clark shares why he chose a career in medicine, his aims in impacting the future of OB/GYN care, and being inspired by ElevateMeD supporters.
Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf discusses access to healthcare in rural areas, why she is pursuing primary care, and making the path to medical education more accessible.
Kendra Roland shares how a life changing moment brought her clarity and purpose, and how the journey to medicine doesn't have to be hard with community support.
Owen Sáenz talks about what drew his interest to emergency medicine and how he will use empathy, resilience and being bi-lingual to benefit patients.
What does The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and #ElevateMeD have in common? A commitment to HEALTH EQUITY!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
The generosity of ElevateMeD Mentor Dr. Louise Yeung and her husband has truly shown us how together we can give in creative ways!
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Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…
Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…
Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member…
Please join us in welcoming our newest Advisory Board members…
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gloria Garcia loves the curiosity and energy that kids bring to an environment; She hopes to help inspire future generations by going into pediatrics.