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2027 Scholarship & Residency Award Applications

Attention UCSD Medical Students and San Diego Family Medicine Residents! Applications are now open for the SDAFP Reithmayer and Williams Memorial Scholarships and the Dr. Marianne McKennett, MD/Lemon Grove Medical Group Residency Award. We are proud to support the next generation of family physicians through these three awards:

Edwin Reithmayer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Award

Presented to a fourth-year medical student who is actively pursuing a Family Medicine residency and exemplifies "Excellence in Undergraduate Family Medicine."

Malvin Williams, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Award

Presented to a second- or third-year medical student of color who is underrepresented in medicine and exemplifies "Excellence in Scholarship, Character, and Dedication to the Profession of Medicine, with an interest in Family Medicine."

Dr. Marianne McKennett, MD/Lemon Grove Medical Group Residency Award

Presented to a current R2 or R3 resident in a Family Medicine residency program based in San Diego County.

Residency Award Criteria:

  • Applicants must be a current R2 or R3 resident in a Family Medicine residency program based in San Diego County.

  • If selected, the recipient must commit to using the awarded funds to further the development of their patient care project and present their research at the annual SDAFP Family Medicine Update.

All recipients will receive:

  • A $1,000 award

  • A memorial plaque

  • Recognition at the 2027 SDAFP In-Person Installation of Officers (date TBD)

Deadline for applications: Friday, October 16, 2026

We encourage all eligible medical students and residents to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to have their dedication to Family Medicine recognized and supported!

Important Links

Reithmayer/Williams Cover Letter & Application
McKennett/Lemon Grove Criteria & Application
Edwin Reithmayer, MD - Bio
Malvin Williams, MD - Bio



San Diego Academy of Family Physicians

The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians strives to bring together and educate Family Medicine physicians as well as allowing a means of communication with their local peers. Our organization provides two or more CME programs during the year as well as fundraisers for a memorial scholarship provided to a UCSD second and fourth year medical student on an annual basis and a bi-annual newsletter. Our yearly 3 day symposium attracts hundreds of physicians from across the country as well as more than 45 exhibitors.

In addition, our board of directors, which consists of physicians from across San Diego, provides a training ground for those interested in serving as leaders in areas including advocacy and coordination of CME activities. These members then often go on to roles at the State and National Academy of Family Physicians level. The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is a member-based organization. All Family Medicine physicians in San Diego County are eligible to join.

The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians strives to bring together and educate Family Medicine physicians as well as allowing a means of communication with their local peers. Our organization provides two or more CME programs during the year as well as fundraisers for a memorial scholarship provided to a UCSD second and fourth year medical student on an annual basis and a bi-annual newsletter. Our yearly 3 day symposium attracts hundreds of physicians from across the country as well as more than 45 exhibitors.

In addition, our board of directors, which consists of physicians from across San Diego, provides a training ground for those interested in serving as leaders in areas including advocacy and coordination of CME activities. These members then often go on to roles at the State and National Academy of Family Physicians level. The San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is a member-based organization. All Family Medicine physicians in San Diego County are eligible to join.

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Our Mission

The purpose of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians is to educate and support the local Family Medicine community in order to promote professional and personal growth for its members and to advocate for family centered care for all San Diegans. We strive to bring members together at a local level by providing activities which promote good hospital relations for primary care, quality programs for continuing medical education, and support for students interested in becoming family medicine physicians.




For more information about membership, please contact the American Academy of Family Physicians: (800) 274-2237 or WWW.AAFP.ORG

For more information about becoming a participant of the SDAFP Board of Directors, please contact: Sabrina Bazzo MPH, Executive Director: 619-540-6307 or SBAZZO@SANDIEGOAFP.ORG

Become a leader in the Family Medicine community by being an active part of the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians!


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