⭐ DINNER
⭐ DRINKS
⭐ AUCTION
⭐ DANCING
⭐ DINNER ⭐ DRINKS ⭐ AUCTION ⭐ DANCING
ABOUT THE GALA
Pictured above are the 2025 ECHO Pre-Clinical and Clinical Boards at the 2025 ECHO Gala. Each year, 12 first-year medical students and 14 third- and fourth-year medical students collaborate to organize clinical operations, fundraising events, and manage all administrative tasks essential for running the clinic under the supervisions of Dr. Sarah Nosal, MD FAAFP and Dr. Amarylis Cortijo, MD.
The Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Free Clinic is a student-run, physician-supervised clinic located in the Bronx, NY. For the past 27 years, medical students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have partnered with the Institute for Family Health to provide essential health services to the uninsured population of the Bronx. To support these efforts, the annual ECHO Gala was established as a gathering where community members, alumni, students, and other supporters of ECHO dedicated to the mission come together to show their support and strengthen the cause. The funds raised at the Gala directly contribute to patient services and community initiatives, ensuring that ECHO can continue to offer high-quality care, expand its programs, and address the growing healthcare needs of the community.
Join us this October for the annual ECHO Gala to celebrate 27 years of service to the Bronx community. Your participation helps us continue providing free, high-quality care to those in need, ensuring the ECHO Clinic remains a crucial resource for the uninsured. Whether through donation or sponsorship, your support is vital to sustaining our mission.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN:
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WHERE:
Maestro’s Caterers (1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462)WHAT:
• Silent Auction
• Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
• Keynote Speech
• Celebration of Honoree
• Dinner & Dancing
• Dress is Business Casual to Formal
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Juan Robles, MD
Associate Professor, Family Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Co-founder, Bronx Community Health Leaders
Dr. Robles is a graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein) (’11) and completed his training in Family Medicine at Montefiore’s Residency Program in Social Medicine (RPSM) (’14) in the Bronx. His areas of interest include caring for marginalized populations, medical education, and healthcare workforce development. Dr. Robles is the co-founder of the Bronx Community Health Leaders (BxCHL), a pre-health pathway program for socioeconomically disadvantaged students seeing careers in healthcare professions. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Social Medicine (DFSM) at Einstein. In this capacity, he is involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Robles has received notable distinctions in medical education and leadership including the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Physician Hispanic Health Leadership Award (2019), Mentor of the Year for the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) (2021), and Excellence in Medicine Award by the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation (2024).
ABOUT
THE VENUE
We are honored to partner with Maestro’s Caterers to offer you an unforgettable experience. Your ticket will give you access to a premium open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres and dinner options, and a beautiful space in the heart of Morris Park to celebrate.
Maestro’s Caterers is a short walk from the Bx21 bus. Free valet parking will be available to all attendees.
TICKET PRICES
Make a donation in lieu of attendance! Please visit the ticket page to donate.
Associated costs do not represent the usage of your donation; they reflect costs of services provided by ECHO that rely on donations.
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Could support specialty referrals for more than 100 ECHO patients.
Includes:
10 tickets for admission to the gala
Private table for the party
Message of gratitude in the program
2 complimentary champagne bottles
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Could support the cost of providing one month supply of contraceptive medication to 32 patients.
Includes:
10 tickets for admission to the gala
Private table for the party
Message of gratitude in the program
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Could support the involvement of 4 students in the ECHO pre-summer program that provides an enrichment experience for underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.
Includes:
2 tickets
Message of gratitude in the program
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Could cover the cost of supplying patients with personalized health & nutrition resource packets for 6 months.
Includes:
2 tickets for admission to the gala
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Could support the cost of providing MTA transport for 16 patients.
Includes:
1 ticket for admission to the gala.
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Open to current students at Einstein only. Please only select this price if you have an active Einstein Banner ID.
Guests of students must purchase a “Friend of Echo” ticket.
Please contact echofreeclinic@gmail.com for any questions regarding ticket purchases.