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.
SDAFP Events
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2026 All Member Virtual Meeting
Join us online Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 8am-12:30-pm for our 2026 Annual All Member Meeting. This year's topic: 'From Prescription to Plate: Advancing Food as Medicine in Primary Care'. Chronic disease continues to place a growing burden on our patients and healthcare systems, yet many of its root causes are deeply tied to nutrition and lifestyle. The Food is Medicine movement offers a powerful opportunity to integrate evidence-based nutrition interventions into everyday clinical care.
Through a combination of expert-led sessions and interactive learning, attendees will leave with actionable approaches to improve patient outcomes, enhance engagement, and address health equity through nutrition.
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2026 Family Medicine POP!
Join us from August 21-23, 2026, at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego.
Why Attend 2026 POP?
As California's largest annual family medicine conference, POP! is inspiration, education and community. Whether you are looking for clinical updates to use Monday morning or seeking to connect with colleagues across all career stages, there is a place for you here.
What's on the Agenda
Cutting-Edge Clinical Pearls: Keynotes and sessions delivering practical insights for family medicine MDs and DOs
Hands-on Workshops: Get direct experience with Wound Care, Osteopathic Manipulation Tr, OMT, POCUS, and our hands-on Social Media Training.
Residency & Early Career Track: A dedicated space for those in the early stages of their career, focusing on the specific topics that matter most in early practice.
California's Largest Residency Recruitment Fair: The premier spot for students and residents to find their next professional home.
The POP! Experience
It's not all sessions and workshops—it's about the people. Come for the high-quality learning, but stay for the camaraderie, the Jeopardy(!), and the beachside networking. From students and residents to physicians at all career stages, we are bringing the entire family medicine family together.
Scholarship Winners
McKennett/Lemon Grove
Reithmayer
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.
Reithmayer
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.
Williams
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.