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ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 in Scholarships Awarded During Fifth Explosion of Dream Weekend

Explosion Of A Dream Scholarship Fundraiser SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Aug. 16, 2023 – PRLog — ElevateMeD, a Scottsdale-based nonprofit on a mission to increase diversity in medicine, is proud to announce the fifth Explosion of a Dream weekend from September 22-24, 2023. This weekend celebrates the organization’s impact amongst its scholarship recipients, supporters, and the public with its signature fundraising event Explosion of a Dream, taking place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Mountain Shadows Resort (5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253). The weekend also includes a weekend-long annual Scholars Summit (invitation only) and an ElevateMeD Day celebration ... Read more

ElevateMeD Celebrates $1,000,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Increase Physician Workforce Diversity

The nonprofit supporting underrepresented medical students announces its 2023-2024 Scholars Program Cohort Elevatemed Scholars23 2024 Cohort 150dpi SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – May 1, 2023 – PRLog — The Board of Directors of ElevateMeD, Inc. are proud to announce the 2023-2024 Scholars Program cohort. 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. Each Scholar will be awarded a $16,500 tuition-based scholarship, a $5,500 increase from 2022. Now in its fourth year, ElevateMeD has awarded more than $1,212,000 in scholarships ... Read more

ElevateMeD Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th

ElevateMeD’s ‘Ignite Atlanta’ Scholarship Event ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – PRLog — 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 (225 Baker St NW Atlanta, GA 30310) from 6:30 pm to 11 pm. Proceeds raised will support tuition-based scholarships and leadership development for diverse medical students through the ElevateMeD Scholars Program. Event information and tickets can be found at ignite.elevatemed.org. After paying off their combined $500,000 in medical school debt, Dr. ... Read more

ElevateMeD Awards 2023 Trailblazer Award to Dr. Fatu Forna

ElevateMeD Nonprofit Returns to Atlanta for Ignite Atlanta Scholarship Event on May 12th Dr. Fatu Forna, ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award ATLANTA – April 25, 2023 – PRLog — Scottsdale-based nonprofit organization ElevateMeD is proud to announce its first Trailblazer Award recipient, Dr. Fatu Forna. The ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award is awarded to individuals who are making extraordinary contributions within the world of healthcare. The organization will present the award at its scholarship fundraising event Ignite Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday, May 12, 2023. Established in 2019, the organization determined it wanted to give recognition to community advocates who are also ... Read more