Impact
Since 1991, Bridging the Gaps has linked the provision of health-related service for under-resourced communities with the interprofessional training of health and social service professionals. The result has been a profound impact on students, communities, and the future of healthcare.
Impact on Students
BTG immerses students in community settings where they gain empathy, real-world experience, and a deeper understanding of the social factors that shape health, transforming their professional identities early in training.
Impact on Communities
Community organizations benefit from meaningful student engagement and direct service that expands their capacity to serve underserved populations, strengthens long-term partnerships, and amplifies community voices in shaping health solutions.
Impact on the Future of Healthcare
By preparing future professionals to collaborate across disciplines and advocate alongside communities, BTG helps build a more equitable, responsive healthcare system that addresses both clinical needs and the lived realities of the people it serves
SEE BTG IN ACTION
Watch the documentary trailer for This Too is Healthcare: Bridging the Gaps
Since 1991, Bridging the Gaps has connected and partnered with a growing number of communities, students, and professionals. Take a look at our numbers to date, and counting...
667 Community Sites Served
Philadelphia
Erie
Lehigh Valley
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Other Locations
143,403 Days of Service Provided
since 2000