The Official MED Gala 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact, Mentorship & Medicine in Columbus, GA

Jennifer N. Simpson
May 2
2 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

While the stars decompress from the legendary Met Gala in New York, Physicians Working Together (PWT) is preparing for its own signature affair — the inaugural MED Gala, celebrating 10 years of service to the medical community. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center.

The evening will be a powerful gathering of purpose, recognition, and vision — headlined by Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, board-certified physician and nationally recognized star of Married to Medicine, and will spotlight several of Columbus’ most distinguished physicians for their leadership and impact in healthcare:

Dr. Kimberly F. Jackson, Founder of Physicians Working Together, Inc
Dr. Bantwal Suresh Baliga, Director, East Alabama Endocrinology
Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Family Physician, Bravo's Married To Medicine
Jason Hoover, Radiologist and CEO of Bridgeway Diagnostics
Dr. Nombulelo Mangaliso Virgil, Pediatrician

Rooted in a mission to elevate mentorship and healthcare access in rural and underserved communities, this unforgettable evening includes a gourmet dinner, live music by The Charlie Ray Band, and a premier Blue Carpet Media Experience hosted by @DJ Chip of iHeartMedia.

Hosted by Felicia L. Hamilton, the evening includes an exclusive VIP Lounge where guests can meet Dr. Contessa and connect with change makers advancing the future of medicine.

“The MED Gala is about recognizing excellence while building a bridge for future healthcare leaders,” said Dr. Kimberly F. Jackson, Physicians Working Together, CEO.

Thank you to our partners, JPL Family Medicine, iHeart Media, Inspire and Empower With Dr. J, Art2Lectual Creative Consulting, DJ Chip, Bridgeway Diagnostics, Visionaire Visuals, and GLO Green Designs.