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I Am Abel Foundation's Christmas Toy Drive
Make a meaningful Christmas to a child of an incarcerated parent/s this holiday. Children of incarcerated parents carry a special burden that impacts their lives for years to come. Show love and bring a toy to our 12/20 Christmas Party and win dinner to Tavern on Rush!
I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 5, 20251 min read


So You Want To Be A Doctor
IT'S TIME !! APPLICATIONS TO BECOME A MENTEE OF I AM ABEL FOUNDATION'S URBAN BRIDGES PHYSICIAN MENTORING PIPELINE PROGRAM ARE OPEN ON MONDAY DECEMBER 1ST, 2025
I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 5, 20251 min read


It's #GivingTuesday, Dec 2, 2025
Your generous gift will also support one of our THREE MCAT Programs including our MCAT Summer Intensive Program, our 2 Year Developmental MCAT Program and our most popular program, supporting our largest number of matriculants, our MCAT Immersion Program that runs from September to April of each year.
I Am Abel Foundation
Dec 2, 20251 min read


The I Am Abel Foundation Annual Xmas Party and 10th Year Fundraiser
Join the I Am Abel Foundation at our Annual Christmas Party and 10th Year Fundraising Event. It will be a spectacular time as we enjoy none other than a world renown Michael Jackson Tribute Performance!
I Am Abel Team
Nov 26, 20252 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
I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 15, 20251 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
I Am Abel Foundation
Jan 15, 20251 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
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
I Am Abel Foundation
Oct 11, 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
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
I Am Abel Foundation
Jul 8, 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
I Am Abel Foundation
Jul 4, 20241 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
I Am Abel Foundation
Jun 7, 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
Imani Bah
Mar 16, 20243 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
Dr. LaMenta Conway, M.D, M.P.H
Feb 22, 20242 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
I Am Abel Team
Aug 19, 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
I Am Abel Team
Jul 28, 20232 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
I Am Abel Team
Jul 28, 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
I Am Abel Team
Jan 9, 20231 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
I Am Abel Team
Jan 7, 20232 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
I Am Abel Foundation
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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