Batts Health Equity & Inclusive Excellence Dinner
The Batts Health Equity & Inclusive Excellence Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of graduating students whose lived experiences and perseverance through unique challenges have shaped their paths to medicine.
The celebration also acts as a fundraiser to raise money for the Dr. James A. Batts Student Fund, which supports students with their education expenses, conference fees, test preparation materials and tuition support.
2026 Event Details:
Monday, May 11, 2026
5:30-8:30 pm
The Study at University City, 20 South 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Unable to attend? Send a student instead!
If you are unable to attend, you can purchase a ticket for a student by selecting "Dr. James A. Batts Health Equity & Inclusive Excellence Dinner" from the designation menu on the "Make Your Gift" page.
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About Dr. Batts
James A. Batts Jr. joined the staff at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1979 and retired as senior attending physician and professor emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Batts had an interest in increasing the number of underrepresented medical students and regularly recruited and mentored aspiring doctors. Each year, Dr. Batts hosted a party at his own expense for underrepresented students and faculty at MCP. We are proud to return to the tradition of naming the Health Equity & Inclusive Excellence Dinner in his honor.