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I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 151 min read
I Am Abel Foundation Annual Christmas Party
Did you miss I Am Abel Foundation's Annual Christmas Party? If so, don't do that again! It is the most crazy evening of fun, family and fe
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 151 min read
I AM ABEL FOUNDATION DAY OF SERVICE: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Join I Am Abel Foundation, #PROUD Parents, Friends, Family and Volunteers for our annual day of service at Feed My Starving Children in Auro
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I Am Abel Foundation
Oct 12, 20241 min read
11 Amazing Mentees at their White Coat Ceremonies!
The I Am Abel Foundation proudly celebrates ELEVEN AMAZING MENTEES at their White
Coat Ceremonies! Each smiling face represents a powerful
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I Am Abel Foundation
Oct 12, 20241 min read
Mentor-Mentee Match Day 2024
We are thrilled to have celebrated our annual Mentor-Mentee Match Day and Pinning Ceremony, officially welcoming 60 New 2024 I Am Abel Found
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Juneteenth: I Am Abel Foundation is celebrated by NBC + ABC News!
A huge thanks to Advocate Christ Pediatric Hospital for inviting I Am Abel Mentees to spend Juneteenth at their simulation lab learning ever
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Medicine in Cuba May 2025!
If you are interested in joining the I Am Abel Foundation for our Health Systems Tour in Cuba, please join our mailing information session l
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jul 4, 20241 min read
2024 Mentor Training and Mentee Match Day
Welcome to the 2024 mentor year! WE re excited that you decided to become an I Am Abel Mentor. We are starting the planning stages for our
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jun 7, 20243 min read
Black Men in Medicine Celebration of Excellence Gala
I Am Abel Foundation kicked of its 7th Annual Chicago Health Medical and Law Careers Citywide Student Conference with our “Black Men in Medi
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Imani Bah
Mar 16, 20243 min read
"Who lives who dies who tells their story?”- Black Pioneers In Medicine
Let's delve into the compelling narrative of Black pioneers in medicine. Despite the Supreme Court's stance on race in college admissions an
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Black History Month Celebration at Provident Hospital
I want to thank Cook County Health and Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, for inviting I Am Abel Foundation to speak at their B
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I Am Abel Team
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Mentor Mentee Match Day and Pinning Ceremony 2023
Join us online at the lovely Potacsnak Family Atrium for annual Mentor Mentee Match Day and Pinning Ceremony as we welcome our 2023 Mentees
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I Am Abel Team
Jul 28, 20231 min read
The Black Men in Medicine - State of Emergency Summit Highlights
The Black Men in Medicine - State of Emergency Summit was a wonderful event sponsored by I Am Abel Foundation and the AAMC (American Associa
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I Am Abel Team
Jul 28, 20231 min read
6th Annual Chicago Health Medical and Law Careers Citywide Student Conference Highlights
If you missed the 6th Annual Chicago Health Medical and Law Careers Citywide Student Conference, you can still catch the video highlights as
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I Am Abel Team
Jan 9, 20231 min read
6th Annual Chicago Health, Medical and Law Careers Citywide Student Conference! May 18-20th, 2023
Because the scales of justice are not always balanced in health, law and community, I Am Abel Foundation and I Am Abel Law have teamed up fo
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I Am Abel Team
Jan 7, 20232 min read
New! Summer 2023: Summer Mental Health Immersion Program! Stipend and Transportation Included!
The Mental Health Immersion Program was created through the combined efforts of the Jesse Brown VA, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Heal
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I Am Abel Foundation
Sep 21, 20221 min read
I Am Abel Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 - 10/15/22 and the Story of Estefania Perez Luna
I can not fully express what it means to play a role in the life of this young woman Estefania Perez Luna who is destined for greatness thro
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I Am Abel Team
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Mentor Mentee Match Day 2022
Catch the Recap Video of the I Am Abel Foundation's Mentor Mentee Match and Pinning Ceremony Reception. Join us as I Am Abel Foundation wel
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I Am Abel Team
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Dr Rene Roberts Keynote Address
Grab your tissue and plan to be inspired if not moved to tears as Dr Rene Roberts, Board Member and Physician Mentor of I Am Abel Foundation
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I Am Abel Team
Jul 16, 20221 min read
Highlights: Heroes Gala 2022!
Did you miss I Am Abel Foundations Roaring 20s themed gala? Catch the highlights from our Heroes in Healthcare annual gala!
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I Am Abel Team
Jul 16, 20221 min read
Highlights: Chicago Health and Medical Careers Citywide Student Conference
Did you miss I Am Abel Foundations Chicago Health and Medical Careers Citywide Student Conference ? Catch the highlights here and save the d
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I Am Abel Team
Jul 15, 20221 min read
Becoming A Healer Podcast: Pursuing a Career While Black - What it takes and why it matters
Check out I Am Abel Foundation Mentees and Physician Mentors as featured on the podcast, “On Becoming a Healer” with Saul Weiner, MD and St
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I Am Abel Team
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Pam Meadows joins I Am Abel Foundation!
We are pleased to announce that Pam Meadows will be joining the I Am Abel Foundation assisting our pre-Med students with critical pre-Med a
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Kim Coles invites you to the I Am Abel Foundation's Heroes Gala 2022!
Kim Coles is an actress/comedian/ author/ host/ speaker and coach best known for her zany characters and outrageous sense of humor.
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Dr David Anyadike, MD
Dr. David Anyadike is a general pediatrician who obtained his degree from Meharry Medical College (an HBCU in Tennessee), and did his pediat
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 17, 20221 min read
Dr. Rishi Agrawal, MD
I Am Abel Foundation's Sunday Spotlight features Dr Rishi Agrawal, MD.
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 10, 20222 min read
Dr. Audrey L. Tanksley, MD.
Sunday Spotlight: I Am Abel is featuring Dr Audrey L. Tanksley for its Sunday Spotlight.
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 9, 20222 min read
Chicago Health & Medical Careers Citywide Student 2-Day Conference Health Equity Plenary Sessions!
Don't dare miss the powerful plenary sessions that will explore the topic of Healthcare Equity and our theme - "Why We Can't Wait" - Our Sin
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I Am Abel Team
Apr 9, 20223 min read
Join Us For Conference Closing Reception Saturday, May 21st at 6pm
Join Us for The Closing Reception of the Chicago Health and Medical Careers Citywide Student Conference held Saturday, May 21st at 6pm
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I Am Abel Team
Feb 23, 20222 min read
CSIDPAR - JBVA Summer Scholars Program
The Jesse Brown VA Summer Clinical Immersion Program resulted from the collaboration between the community based Physician Mentoring
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I Am Abel Team
Feb 22, 20222 min read
CSIDPAR - MCAT Intensive Program
I AM ABEL FOUNDATION offers two MCAT program opportunities exclusively for I Am Abel Foundation active mentees in good standing.
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Diversity Education Advocacy & Leadership Program (DEAL FELLOWSHIP) for rising Chicago M-2s
The DEAL (Diversity Education Advocacy and Leadership) Fellowship represents a wonderful collaboration between the Jesse Brown Veterans Ad
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I Am Abel Team
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Become a Workshop Facilitator or Panelist - Chicago Health and Medical Careers Student Conference
Are you a physician or healthcare professional and are interested in facilitating an educational or clinical skills workshop
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I Am Abel Team
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Become an Exhibitor or Conference Sponsor
Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor at one of Chicago's largest and most impactful "how to" conferences for Chicago area students
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I Am Abel Team
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Chicago Health and Medical Careers Citywide Student Conference Call for Scientific Posters
Chicago Health and Medical Careers Citywide Student Conference Call for Scientific Posters - I Am Abel Foundation and Rush University
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Jan 4, 20221 min read
CSIDPAR 2024 Program
Each year, I Am Abel foundation features a workshop that identifies a host of programs that our students are encouraged to apply to. Present
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I Am Abel Team
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Happy New Year from I Am Abel Foundation!
Please consider supporting our amazing students today with a gift of any size. It is fully tax deductible and you will change a life. If not
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I Am Abel Foundation
Aug 4, 20211 min read
I Am Abel Foundation Blood Drive
I Am Abel Foundation Blood Drive Sunday, September 12, 2021 12:00pm - 5:00pm St. Mathew United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall 1000 N....
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Aloha! It's a HOT DOC Summer!
It's a HOT DOC SUMMER! Don't miss our Hawaiian Theme Mentor Mentee Luau Party! Sunday, August 1st, beginning 4:30pm
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I Am Abel Foundation
May 19, 20213 min read
A Virtual Town Hall: Discussion on the Safety & Efficacy of the Pfizer Vaccine for Children 12 & up
Join Dr. Sweetie Conway, Event Moderator and Founder and Executive Director of I Am Abel Foundation as we discuss the Emergency Use Authoriz
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I Am Abel Foundation
May 6, 20211 min read
Welcome to the 2021 Mentee Class of I Am Abel Foundation
Welcome to the 2021 mentee class of I Am Abel Foundation! Despite the pandemic, we had a record number of applicants from high school throu
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I Am Abel Foundation
Apr 21, 20212 min read
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Conway, RN, BSN Nursing Scholarship Fund
I Am Abel Foundation is celebrating the memory and legacy of Patricia Ann Conway, RN, BSN, by launching a scholarship in her honor for...
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Celebration of Black History Continues!
Join I Am Abel Foundation and Local Chapters of SNMA at Rush, UIC and Rosalind Franklin as we present the screening of Black Men in White Co
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I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 25, 20211 min read
BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Celebrating Black Excellence
Joining us for the evening to explain the surgery is Dr Jasmine Dowell, daughter of long time friend and fellow physician mentor Dr Daisy Do
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I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Meet Our New Auxilliary Officers of I Am Abel Foundation
I Am Abel Foundation is proud to announce our first ever and newest Student Auxiliary Board Co-Chairs Advanced Curriculum: (Left to...
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I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Christmas in Review!
I Am Abel Foundation had a phenomenal Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 19th that hosted over 100 attendees including our...
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Dec 31, 20207 min read
Check Facts About COVID-19 Vaccine with Dr Conway
CHECK OUT FACTS ON COVID-19 Vaccine. I feel incredibly blessed to have received my vaccination connected to my service to United States...
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Happy New Year!
THANKFUL I Am Abel Foundation would like to take a moment to thank all of those who have helped us teach our amazing mentees throughout...
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I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 4, 20203 min read
DON'T LET THE GRINCH STEAL CHRISTMAS
Help Us Celebrate Christmas With Our Mentees and Teach a Small Group Session While You're At It! It's Our Small Group Learning Kickoff....
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I Am Abel Foundation
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Meet Our Candidates - I Am Abel Foundation Mentee Officers/Auxiliary Board Members Election!
Meet Our Candidates - Our First Ever I Am Abel Foundation Mentee Officers & Auxiliary Board Members
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Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Congratulations! LaMenta "Sweetie" Conway, MD, MPH
Congratulations! LaMenta "Sweetie" Conway, MD, MPH.Health and Medicine Policy Research Group's Winner of the Medicine Award 2020, September
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