activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 6
- Alyx B. Porter Umphrey MD Scholarship Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesDeveloped and awarded the Alyx B. Porter Umphrey MD scholarship at Spelman College in 2017 to support young women pursuing medical careers.
- Alyx B. Porter Umphrey MD Scholarship at Spelman College Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesDeveloped and awarded a scholarship at Spelman College in 2017 to support young women pursuing careers in medicine, serving as an early initiative in the organization’s broader scholar development efforts.
- Fundraising operations School Fundraising Campaigns & EventsConducts multi-city fundraising initiatives including the annual "Explosion of a Dream Weekend" in Arizona and "Ignite" events such as "Ignite Atlanta" to engage donors, sponsors, and partner schools in support of the Scholars program.
- Fundraising operations School Fundraising Campaigns & EventsConducts multi-city fundraising initiatives including the annual "Explosion of a Dream Weekend" in Arizona and "Ignite" events such as "Ignite Atlanta" to engage donors, sponsors, and schools in support of the Scholars program.
- High school outreach and pipeline development Youth Medical Career Exposure ProgramsExpands its leadership development mission by connecting medical scholars with high school students through engagement events such as lunches and hands-on activities like suturing to inspire early interest in medical careers.
- Youth outreach and engagement Youth Medical Career Exposure ProgramsConnects high school students with medical scholars through events such as lunches and hands-on activities like suturing to inspire interest in medical careers.
capacity building · 5
- Alyx B. Porter Umphrey MD Scholarship Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesAwards the Alyx B. Porter Umphrey MD scholarship at Spelman College to support young women pursuing medical careers.
- ElevateMeD Scholars Program Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesProvides financial support, mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education to medical students through the ElevateMeD Scholars Program, supporting scholars at 22 partner medical schools across 18 states and the District of Columbia.
- ElevateMeD Scholars Program Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesProvides financial support, mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education to medical students through a structured scholarship program. Supports scholars enrolled at 22 partner medical schools across 18 states and the District of Columbia.
- ElevateMeD Scholars Program Healthcare Career Scholarships for Underserved CommunitiesOperates the ElevateMeD Scholars Program, which provides financial support, mentorship, leadership training, and financial management education to medical students. The program supports scholars attending 22 partner medical schools across 18 states and the District of Columbia.
- High School Student Engagement Youth Medical Career Exposure ProgramsConnects high school students with scholars for events such as lunch and suturing to encourage interest in medical careers.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Advance diversity and equity in medicine through targeted scholarship and early exposure diversity and equity in medical educationThe organization improves diversity in the physician workforce by offering scholarships to underrepresented students and promoting early exposure to medicine, aiming to reduce health disparities through a more representative medical field.
- Comprehensive Scholar Support with Mentorship and Professional Development holistic_supportProvides a holistic support system that combines financial aid, mentorship, and professional development to help emerging physicians succeed in medical school and enter the workforce, particularly focusing on those from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Comprehensive support for underrepresented medical students holistic_supportProvides scholarships, mentorship, and professional development to support underrepresented students through medical school and into the workforce, addressing systemic barriers to entry and success in medicine.
- Corporate and Organizational Partnerships to Sustain Leadership Development corporate_partnership_modelAdvances its mission by collaborating with corporate and non-profit partners, customizing partnerships to support scholars while aligning with partner goals, ensuring sustainable funding and programmatic reach.
- Develop future physician leaders through holistic support and scholarship programs scholarship_and_leadership_developmentThe organization uses a comprehensive Scholars Program that combines scholarships, mentorship, and professional development to cultivate future physician leaders, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, and support them through medical school into practice.
- Diversifying the Physician Workforce through Targeted Scholarship Programs scholarship_program_for_diversity_in_medicineImproves diversity in the medical profession by offering scholarships and educational support to underrepresented students, thereby addressing systemic inequities in medical education and reducing long-term health disparities.
- Diversifying the physician workforce to reduce health disparities diversity and equity in medical educationImproves diversity in medicine by supporting underrepresented students through scholarships and leadership development, with the goal of reducing health disparities and expanding a more equitable physician workforce.
- Early Exposure and Pipeline Development for Underrepresented Students early_exposure_to_medicineBuilds a more equitable physician workforce by introducing medicine as a career path to young students from underrepresented backgrounds, creating an early pipeline into the medical profession.
- Early exposure to medical careers early exposure to medicineInvests in early pipeline development by introducing medicine as a career path to young students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to build long-term diversity in the field.
- Financial Barrier Reduction through Scholarships and Direct Funding barrier_reductionReduces financial barriers to medical education by providing scholarships and direct investments to cover tuition and fees, enabling talented students—especially those from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds—to pursue careers in medicine.
- Financial barrier reduction in medical education barrier_reductionReduces financial barriers to medical education through direct tuition support and scholarships, particularly for students from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to increase access and equity in the physician workforce.
- Leadership development through structured scholarship programs scholarship_and_leadership_developmentUses a multifaceted Scholars Program to cultivate future physician leaders by combining financial support with leadership training and professional growth opportunities.
- Leverage corporate and organizational partnerships to support scholar development corporate_partnership_modelThe organization builds customized partnerships with corporate and non-profit entities to align resources with scholar needs and advance its mission of developing future physician leaders.
- Physician Leadership Development to Address Health Disparities physician leadership developmentCultivates future physician leaders who are equipped and motivated to serve in high-need areas, directly linking leadership training with the reduction of health disparities.
- Reduce financial and systemic barriers to medical education for underrepresented students barrier_reductionBy providing direct financial support to cover tuition and fees, and addressing structural inequities tied to race, ethnicity, and economic background, the organization lowers barriers to medical education and promotes a more diverse and equitable physician workforce.
- Strategic corporate and organizational partnerships corporate_partnership_modelAdvances its mission by forming customized partnerships with corporations and non-profits to support scholars and scale impact in physician leadership development.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
ElevateMeD Scholars Program
A multifaceted program designed to develop the next generation of physician leaders by providing scholarships and support to underrepresented medical students.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Advisory Board Partner — Informs the Board of Directors on matters concerning organizational growth, programs, and fundraising efforts.
- Board of Directors Partner — Advocates for ElevateMeD’s work, expands philanthropic opportunities, and enhances the local and national visibility of the organization.
- Howard University College of Medicine Partner — Alma mater of Dr. Gregory Umphrey.
- Not specified Network — Member of a network or coalition supporting medical education or physician leadership (implied by participation in broader mission, though specific organization not named)
- Spelman College Partner — Alma mater of Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey where she developed a scholarship.
- corporate partnerships Partner — Supports the ElevateMeD Scholars Program through contributions and commitment to the organization's mission.