UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project
Awards
2020s
- 2023 Dr. Natalie Rodriguez: CAFP Educator of the Year
- 2021 Dr. Natalie Rodriguez: AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award
- 2021 Dr. Irvin Silverstein: American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Foundation William J. Gies Award for Achievement in Dental Education
- 2021 Dr. Donna Kritz-Silverstein: Advisor of the Year, UCSD Center for Student Involvement (also received this award in 2019, 2018 and 2017)
- 2019 Dr. Irvin Silverstein: San Diego Oral Health Champion, County of San Diego Public Health Department
- 2013 Dr. Ellen Beck: UC San Diego Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action & Diversity Award
2010s
- 2014 The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award
- 2013 UC San Diego Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action & Diversity Award
- 2012 Health Media Leadership Award
- 2012 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust
- 2011 WebMD Magazine Health Hero
- 2010 James Irvine Foundation California Leadership Award
- 2010 KPBS Local Hero Diversity Award
- 2010 Golden Avenue Elementary School Peacekeeper Award
2000s
- 2008 LEAD San Diego Visionary Award for Diversity
- 2008 Public Health Champion Award through San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services
- 2007 Health Care Champion Award, San Diego Business Journal
- 2006 American Red Cross Real Heroes Award for medical hero recognition
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
- Certificate of Appreciation from United States Senate
- California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition Award
- 2006 Blue Cross of California Community Service Award
- 2005 Women of Accomplishment Honoree, Soroptomist International of San Diego
- 2004 Access Recognition Award, American Dental Association, honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership and inspiration in gaining access to dental care at the local level for those in need.
- 2004 Soroptimist International of Rancho Bernardo honoree for Health: Health Care Award
- 2004 The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Innovation Award
- 2003 Women Rebel: Recognized by Eveoke Dance Theatre honoring women who promote social justice, community advocacy, and service in the San Diego community
- 2002 The California Academy of Family Practice
- 2002 Barbara Harris Award for Educational Excellence
- 2002 Norman Cousins Award for a medical education program that fosters relationship-centered care
- 2002 Faculty of the Year Award for Outstanding Service to UCSD Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
- 2001 Vice Chancellor-Health Sciences Diversity Award to Dr. Beck and Student-Run Free Clinic Project - UCSD Community Champion
1990s
- 1999 AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award, presented by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals 6/1/00 (UCSD Nominee: 1/40 nationally)
- Channel 10 News Community Leadership Award
- Bridgestone-Firestone 100 Who Serve
The Student-Run Free Clinic Project was also featured in a PBS special on integrative medicine called The New Medicine.