Physicians: Nominate a peer for the SSVMS Award by Sept. 25

The nomination period is open for the annual Sacramento Sierra Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) Awards. Deadline to nominate is September 25!

Physicians may nominate other physicians for the following award categories:

• Golden Stethoscope Award - Awarded annually; candidates are evaluated primarily for their devotion to patient care and the medical needs of our community.
• Community Impact Award - Formerly the Medical Honor Award; given to an SSVMS member whose high achievement has translated into a contribution of great significance to the community.
• Excellence in Advocacy Award - Created in 2023 to recognize notable leadership in the advancement of health care policy that directly benefits physicians and patients.
• Outstanding Medical Society Volunteer Award - Created in 2023 to acknowledge physicians who advance the mission and vision of SSVMS through significant contributions to our Society or through their participation in charitable programs such as SPIRIT, Joy of Medicine, Future of Medicine, the Museum of Medical History, and more.

Nominate a physician using the online form or email the UC Davis Medical Group at UCDMG@health.ucdavis.edu if you would like help with the submission process.

In September, the SSVMS Awards and Scholarships committee chooses winners for each category. Awards are presented at the annual SSVMS Gala held each February.

The oldest medical society in California, SSVMS represents thousands of physicians and medical students across Sacramento, Yolo and El Dorado counties.