Explosion of a Dream 2023: ElevateMeD Founder Remarks

Welcome remarks from CEO and Founder Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey as she shared ElevateMeD’s journey to $1,000,000 awarded in scholarships and support over four years. ElevateMeD’s new Executive Director Antiqua Cleggett was introduced.

About Explosion of a Dream:
The 2023 Explosion of a Dream weekend (September 22-24) featured our third annual Scholars Summit and signature scholarship event, Explosion of a Dream. Guests and Scholars gathered from across the country at the mesmerizing Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona!

In 2023, help us raise a million!

More Black, Latinx & Native Physicians!
Diverse representation in medical school graduates has failed to increase at the same rate as the growth in diversity of the U.S. population. A continued limitation of representation within the physician workforce contributes to the burden of health disparities in the United States. Studies show improved patient outcomes and patient satisfaction when physicians recognize the cultural nuances, traditions, and their implications in the populations they serve. Increasing physician workforce diversity is an imperative component to closing the gap of health disparities.

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Learn more about our $1 Million milestone:

*All proceeds benefit the ElevateMeD Scholars program.

ElevateMeD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to elevating medicine by providing scholarships, mentoring, and support to medical students from African-American/Black, Latinx, and Native American backgrounds.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:40 EOAD 2019 Rooftop
00:02:52 EOAD 2020 Virtual
00:03:58 EOAD 2021 Red Room
00:04:34 EOAD 2022 The Scott
00:05:06 EOAD 2023 Mountain Shadows
00:05:51 The Scholars Summit
00:06:26 Power of the Collective
00:07:24 ElevateMeD Team
00:08:04 Why Explosion of a Dream...
00:10:23 Why We Are Here