Devora Beck-Pancer, M.D. is the recipient of this year's SDAFP Lemon Grove Medical Group Honorary Fund. This award is provided to a Family Medicine resident in San Diego with an outstanding record of excellence in the care of under-served patient populations marked by organizational leadership and innovation in the creation of new patient care projects. Dr. Beck-Pancer will be using the funds awarded to implement a group prenatal nutrition intervention that she has developed for low income patient populations. She is currently a second-year resident at Family Health Centers of San Diego.

Shay Lopez is one of two honorees receiving this year's SDAFP Edwin Reithmayer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship. This award is presented to a fourth-year medical student actively pursuing a Family Practice Residency who exemplifies Excellence in Undergraduate Family Medicine. As an LGBTQ+ individual Shay is committed to building affirming, inclusive spaces for patients and advancing compassionate care.

Aidan Galati is also a recipient of the 2026 Edwin Reithmayer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship. She is passionate about delivering full-spectrum treatment and expanding services directly to patients through meaningful continuity of care.

Daniel Maldonado is the Malvin Williams, M.D. Memorial Scholarship winner. This award is presented to a second or third year UCSD Medical Student of color who is underrepresented in the medical field and exemplifies "Excellence in Scholarship, Character and Dedication to the Profession of Medicine, with interest in Family Medicine". Daniel is driven by a strong desire to make a meaningful difference in his community, particularly in the area of immigrant and refugee health.