AWARDS

The effectiveness and strength of the Student-Run Free Clinic Project model has led to widespread replication and recognition, including numerous awards:

  • 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 Real Heroes Award Winner
  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
  • Certificate of Appreciation from United States Senate
  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition Award
  • 2006 American Red Cross Real Heroes Award for medical hero recognition
  • 2006 Blue Cross of California Community Service Award
  • Norman Cousins Award for a medical education program that fosters relationship-centered care
  • The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Innovation Award
  • The California Academy of Family Practice 2002 Barbara Harris Award for Educational Excellence.
  • 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.