Archie W. Bedell, MD, PhD Award of Excellence
(The 'Archie')

The 'Archie' Award of Excellence honors Michiganders who differentiate themselves by their actions on behalf of MAFP and the healthcare community, similar to Archie W. Bedell, MD, PhD.

The late Dr. Bedell of Ottawa Lake was a past president of MAFP who distinguished himself in service to the Academy, the specialty of family medicine, and the community-at-large throughout his career. He was a pioneer in family medicine education and a champion of the underrepresented and underserved. This award was established by the MAFP Board of Directors in 2001.

The 2021 "Archie" Award of Excellence will be presented to Keerthy Krishnamani, MD, MBA, during MAFP's Virtual Awards Celebration on Saturday, July 24, beginning at approximately 2 pm ET, immediately following the MAFP Annual Meeting (12-2 pm ET)—registration is open.

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Eligibility

• Nominees must have demonstrated distinguished service to MAFP, the specialty of family medicine, and/or the community-at-large, including at the local, state, national and/or international levels.
• Nominees may be physicians, non-physicians, or corporate entities.
• MAFP members or representatives of medical organizations may submit nominations.

To Submit a Nomination

• Complete the nomination form by March 1.
• Submit* to MAFP by March 1 the following:
  • Letter(s) of recommendation from a non-family member of the nominee who also supports the nomination
  • CV
  • Additional supporting materials that will help in the decision-making process

*Email info@mafp.com; fax to 517.347.1289; or mail to: MAFP, Attn: Academy Awards, 2164 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864.

Submit a Nomination Here »

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Past Award Winners

2021	Kenneth Bollin, MD (Saginaw) and Robert Toteff, MD, FAAFP
2019	Loretta Leja, MD (Cheboygan)
2018	Fred VanAlstine, MD, FAAFP (Gaylord)
2016	George Mogill, MD, FAAFP* (Bloomfield Hills)
2013	James F. Peggs, MD (Chelsea)
2008	Karen B. Mitchell, MD, FAAFP (Rochester) Susan Schooley, MD (Detroit)
2007	George Dean, MD, FAAFP (Bloomfield Hills)
2005	Timothy J. Tobolic, MD (Byron Center)
2004	Nell A. Rhoades* (Detroit)
2003	Douglas Jackson, MD* (Cheboygan)
2002	William P. Gifford, MD (Williamston) John Zimmerman, MD (Grand Rapids)
2001	Janice Klos, CAE (formerly Grand Ledge) Duane Possanza, MD (Okemos) Kim K. Yu, MD, FAAFP (Novi)

*Deceased