Elijah Chavez

Born to a French mother and Hispanic father in Marseille, Elijah developed dual passions for medicine and climbing while exploring the calanques near his childhood home. After moving to the US for medical school, he began documenting historical monuments during his limited free time as a way to maintain sanity during his demanding cardiology residency. His unique perspective combining medical precision with cultural appreciation gained traction when his photo essay on 'The Healing Architecture of Ancient Hospitals' went viral among both travel and medical communities.