Michigan Family Physician of the Year
The Michigan Family Physician of the Year award is presented to a physician who exemplifies the tradition and contributions of the family physician to the health of Michigan residents.
Click here to learn more about Dr. David Walsworth.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominee must be an active MAFP member in good standing; previously nominated physicians who were not selected are eligible for reconsideration (re-nomination required)
- Nominee must be a practicing family physician
- Nominee must have a minimum of 10 years post-residency experience in Michigan
- MAFP members, colleagues, hospital administrators, family medicine residency programs, family medicine departments, patients, and community members are invited to submit nominations
- Two letters of support from colleagues, patients, or community partners are required. Support letters should focus on how the nominee meets the selection criteria.
Selection Criteria
- Provides patients with compassionate, comprehensive and caring family medicine on a continuing basis.
- Actively contributes to the community's well-being through meaningful involvement in local affairs and activities.
- Serves as a credible role model professionally and personally to their community, fellow health professionals, residents and medical students.
- Stands out among colleagues.
- Supports equitable and evidence-based medicine for all Michiganders.
How to Submit a Nomination
- Complete the nomination form by March 1
- Submit the following to MAFP by March 1:
- Two letters of recommendation from patients, colleagues, hospital administrators, and/or community organizations
- Curriculum vitae (optional at the time of nomination)
- Professional headshot (optional at the time of nomination)
- Click here for a sample of the online nomination form.
Past Award Winners
2024: David Walsworth, MD, FAAFP
2023: Raymond Rion, MD
2022: Theodore Tangalos, MD
2021: Pamela Rockwell, DO, FAAFP
2020: Lynn Gray, MD, MPH, FAAFP**
2019: James Applegate, MD, FAAFP
2018: E. Chris Bush, MD, FAAFP
2017: Christopher Pogliano, MD, FAAFP
2016: Scott Yaekle, MD
2015: Wasim Rathur, MD
2014: Mary Rupp, MD
2013: Zahid Sheikh, MD
2012: Stefani A. Hudson, MD
2011: Donald Fitch, MD
2009: Mitch Karey, MD
2008: James Hubbard, MD
2007: Douglas Colberg, MD, FAAFP**
2006: Louis Constan, MD, FAAFP
2005: Steve Pollens, MD
2003: Michael Szymanski, MD
2002: Michael Grossman, MD
2001: Peter Thoms, MD, FAAFP
2000: Jerry Walden, MD, FAAFP
1999: BJ Woodley, MD
1998: Loretta Leja, MD
1997: Samuel Dismond, Jr, MD, FAAFP**
1996: William Smith, MD
1995: Lloyd Appell, MD
1994: John Picone, DO
1993: Ralph Cram, MD, FAAFP
1992: Louis Sanford
1991: Robert Paxton, MD, FAAFP
1990: L Edmond (Ted) Eary, Jr, MD, FAAFP
**Deceased
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