

About MEDGALA
2025 marks a milestone year with the launch of MEDGALA, our prestigious annual event reimagined and renamed to reflect a new chapter.
This transformation coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa - a perfect moment to honor our legacy and community.
MEDGALA is more than an awards night; it’s a celebration of the faculty, staff, learners, alumni, affiliate institutions, and partners who drive our continued success.
The evening will highlight the achievements of our award recipients while uniting our broader community to reflect on our journey and envision the future. Elegant, inspiring, and deeply meaningful, MEDGALA will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
Join us as we celebrate 80 years of excellence and the future we’re building together.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to suit different needs and goals.
Please click here to access our Sponsorship Package.
MEDGALA Schedule
November 22, 2025
Rogers Centre Ottawa
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
Cocktail Hour 5:00pm
An elegant start to the evening as guests mingle, enjoy music, and sample light fare in a relaxed networking atmosphere.
Opening Ceremony 7:00pm
The evening opens with a powerful Indigenous hoop dance, whose circular motion symbolizes life’s interconnectedness and balance - reflecting the spirit of unity at the heart of our gala.
Faculty Awards Ceremony | Dinner 7:20pm
Our Interim Dean will offer opening remarks, followed by the presentation of awards recognizing outstanding contributions and excellence within our Faculty
Celebration Continues 9:00pm
The night concludes with a lively dance party, interactive 360° video booth, photo lounge, and cozy seating areas - inviting guests to celebrate in whatever way brings them joy.
Registration Fees
Opt-in for a table of 8 for the below registration types and receive 10% off your table purchase.
- General*: $190
- Staff**: $70
- Students / Residents: $50
*including faculty members, clinicians, and members of the public
**including uOttawa and affiliate institutes
Consider the below option for those interested in supporting MEDGALA and having the opportunity to have your logo displayed at the table.
Celebration Table Sponsor (table of 8) $3,600
Prices above do not include HST. Tax will be added at checkout.
What Your Ticket Includes
✔ Complimentary drink ticket
✔ Cocktail reception
✔ Live entertainment
✔ Awards ceremony
✔ Gourmet three-course meal
✔ Print photo booth
✔ 360 video booth
✔ Cash bar available
Yes, registration is mandatory and should be completed by no later than Tuesday, November 11 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Yes, make sure you select the checkmark field "I am registering on behalf of someone" on the first page of the registration site.
Doing this ensures you receive event related emails.
Registration types refers to different categories such as General, Staff/Admin, Student/Resident, etc.
You will be required to complete individual registration for each type of registration. Once you complete one registration type you will be asked to redirect to the registration page where you can then complete the next registration type details.
Yes, this is a required field and if you are not sure of the names of ticket holders yet just add a "TBD" in the first and last name field and the event team will reach out to confirm this detail from you.
Deadline to submit names will be Tuesday, November 11 2025 by 11:59pm EST
If registering a group within a registration category type, the first person will be the one to receive the confirmation email.
If you have selected the "I am registering on behalf of someone" this individual will be the one to receive the confirmation email.
Stay tuned for two emails leading up to the event.
Each registrant will receive a confirmation email with a QR code 1 week before the event, plus a 24-hour email reminder.
These emails are important and will be needed for a seamless onsite check-in.
The deadline to request ticket transfers or cancellations must take place by Friday, November 14 at 11:59pm.
Cancellations incur a 10% administration fee.
Requests after the above deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
For transfer of tickets, please share the changes with our events team but kindly note that any payment adjustments should be handled individually as we would not accommodate the transfer of payments.
For the above requests please contact Naseem Mohajer at meddeanevents@uottawa.ca