ElevateMeD Inc

Who We Are

ElevateMeD, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed by a Board of Directors that was developed out of the need to elevate medicine to an ideal where the physician workforce racially and ethnically represents the community served.  The cost of medical education in the United States has become prohibitive, distracting bright students from seeking a career in medicine.  Medical students from racial and ethnic backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in medicine are facing unprecedented levels of indebtedness, stifling their future career choices.  The ElevateMeD Scholars program will provide significant financial assistance to medical students while providing them access to mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education.  ElevateMeD  Scholars will become the next generation of physician leaders, well poised to continue the cycle of philanthropy and dedication to community.

Our Focus

ElevateMeD recognizes the multifaceted shortcomings in the pipeline toward a career in medicine.  Our focus is creating financial assistance for bright and talented medical students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.  In so doing, we will attract students toward a career in medicine with the cost no longer being a detractor. ElevateMeD connects scholars with mentors and organizations who share our mission and vision of diversity in medicine.

Mission

ElevateMeD is committed to elevating the field of medicine by providing financial support and mentorship to future physicians. We aim to increase physician workforce diversity and improve cultural competence among physicians to reduce health disparities.

Vision

To inspire and support future generations of physicians from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Values

Progressive Philanthropy; Lasting Powerful Impact; Collaboration Across Cultures

About the ElevateMeD Scholars Program

Launched in 2020, the ElevateMeD Scholars Program is a multifaceted program designed to develop the next generation of physician leaders from African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native/Indigenous backgrounds.

Our Program Benefits

Each Scholar will be awarded a tuition-based scholarship as a medical student enrolled in one of our partner schools. In addition to scholarship support, Scholars receive physician mentorship, leadership development opportunities, financial literacy, and access to ElevateMeD network support. They are invited to our annual Explosion of a Dream Scholars Summit, an all expenses paid internal conference, where they receive storytelling and public speaking coaching, financial literacy education and workshops tailored to their professional development.