⭐ DINNER
⭐ DRINKS
⭐ AUCTION
⭐ DANCING
⭐ DINNER ⭐ DRINKS ⭐ AUCTION ⭐ DANCING
ABOUT THE GALA
Pictured above are the 2023 ECHO Pre-Clinical and Clinical Boards at the 2023 ECHO Gala. Each year, 24 first-year medical students and 10 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 25 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, and students dedicated to the mission come together to show their support and strengthen the cause. The funds raised at the Gala 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 November for the annual ECHO Gala to celebrate 25 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, November 14, 2024 • 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 / Formal
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
As we celebrate the alumni of the ECHO Free Clinic,
we are excited to welcome two keynote speakers
from its founding years.
Dr. Kent is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and internist in private practice in New York City. After graduating from Einstein, Dr. Kent completed residency in internal medicine at Columbia and worked for a year as a hospitalist in New Hampshire. She returned to Columbia for a second residency, in psychiatry, then a fellowship in consultation-liaison psychiatry. For two years she ran a Med/Psych service at Columbia’s Irving Medical Center and she now teaches a variety of medical topics to psychiatrists-in-training at Columbia. Dr. Kent’s interest in the intersection of psychiatry and internal medicine stems in part from her role as ECHO’s second Project Director in 2000-2001.
Laura Kent, MD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine class of 2003
Rob Siegel, MD, FACC
Albert Einstein College of Medicine class of 2003
Dr. Siegel is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Milo Health, America's first digital prescription wallet. Milo makes it more affordable and more convenient for anyone to fill their prescription medication. He also co-teaches EKG interpretation with Dr. Martin N. Cohen in an Einstein 4th-year elective. He previously served as Medical Director at Calvary Hospital and as a cardiologist at Jacobi Medical Center. He is particularly proud of having served as the second Social Work Director of the ECHO clinic in 2000-2001, a position whose title has evolved to Public Health Director.
ABOUT
THE VENUE
We are honored to partner with Maestro’s Caterers to offer you an unforgettable evening experience. Your ticket will give you access to a premium open bar, delectable 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 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.
Early-bird student pricing of $60 ends October 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Prices will raise to $70 after that time.
Get your discounted tickets before they’re gone!
Please contact echogala@einsteinmed.edu for any questions regarding ticket purchases.