BTG 35th Symposium
This year celebrates 35 years of impact and innovation. This two-day event is open to the broader community, and designed to provide a forum for dialogue and networking opportunities around health and wellbeing.
CME & CEU CREDITS Available

35th Annual Symposium
October 6-7, 2025
Celebrating 35 years of impact and innovation
Monday evening, October 6, 2025
Documentary premiere
Join us at the historic College of Physicians in Philadelphia for an unforgettable celebration marking the 35th anniversary of Bridging the Gaps.
Registration will open May 2025.
Enjoy networking, cocktails, and a celebration of the BTG legacy

Walk the "Purple Carpet" with alumni, students, community partners, and grantmakers for the premiere of the BTG documentary produced by Many Things Productions.
Discover inspiring stories and groundbreaking moments that have shaped BTG over three and a half decades.
Reconnect, give back, Level up
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Annual Symposium &
35th Anniversary activities

A day of interactive sessions focused on optimizing health and well-being for all communities.
📢 Stay tuned for a call for abstracts!
Morning: Highlighting the impactful work of the 2025 Bridging the Gaps program.
Afternoon: Reconnect, Give Back, Level Up - students, alumni, and community partners will engage in interactive sessions to build strategies and create collaborations focused on optimizing health and wellbeing for all communities.
Over 6400 health professionals and over 650 nonprofits have participated over the 35-year history of the program. We look forward to seeing many of you at this special anniversary event!
SAVE THE DATE for what's sure to be a BTG event to remember!
Registration will open in May 2025
ARE YOU A BTG ALUM?
Reconnect with the BTG community and celebrate the program’s remarkable legacy. Join the BTG Alumni Network and stay informed about alumni opportunities.
Traveling from out-of-town?
Special Thanks
Participating Academic Health Centers/Universities
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, DeSales University, Drexel University, Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh
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