50th Anniversary Gala
50th Anniversary Gala
The Gala has sold out.
Please contact Amelia Newburg to be added to the waitlist.
Event Schedule
6:00 p.m.
- Reception sponsored by the Elise Coletta Leadership Endowment for Family Medicine Teaching and Research Fund
7:00 p.m.
- Seating and buffet dinner
- Welcome Remarks and Speeches (Emcee Jeffrey Borkan, MD, PhD, former Chair of Family Medicine)
- Caroline Richardson, MD, Chair of Family Medicine
- Fadya El Rayess, MD, MPH, Residency Program Director
- Michael Wagner, MD, President and CEO, Care New England
- Mukesh Jain, MD, Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Brown University
- Chuck Jones, President and CEO, Thundermist Health Center
- Dessert & dancing
FAQ
I see that the Gala is sold out. Is there a waitlist?
Yes. Please email Amelia Newburg to be added to the waitlist.
I'm registered, but I'm no longer able to attend! Can my ticket be refunded?
We'll miss you! Please contact Amelia (email above) and she will connect you directly with the next person on the waitlist. You can get a refund directly from RIAFP, but they will not refund the event fees - selling your ticket directly to another alum is easier.
What is the dress code?
The Gala is formal/black tie optional.
Does The Graduate have valet parking?
The hotel does not offer valet parking.
Where should I park?
The hotel has a self-park garage. Street parking may also be available, although it tends to be limited. Meters are in effect until 9 PM and accept multiple forms of payment.
I have dietary restrictions. How do I let you know about them?
Please complete this form, which includes questions about dietary restrictions.
Is The Graduate accessible?
Yes. Please complete this form (same as above) to let us know about any accessibility needs.
Will there be a lactation room available?
Yes. Please ask for the key at the registration table whenever you need it.
Will there be an open bar?
We will have an open beer/wine bar at the reception from 6-7 PM, followed by wine service at the tables during the dinner. A cash bar will be open from 7-10 PM.
Is there a room block at The Graduate?
The room block has sold out, but there may still be rooms available at The Graduate. Other hotels within walking distance:
- Courtyard Providence Downtown (0.1 mile)
- Hotel Providence (0.2 miles)
- The Dean Hotel (0.2 miles)
- Residence Inn Providence Downtown (0.2 miles)











