Highlights from the 2021 SCCMA Awards Ceremony

Honoring physicians who improve healthcare for all

DR. MARK LILLO

DR. CHARULATA RAMAPRASAD

DR. CLIFFORD WANG DR. TAMEROU ASRAT

DR. SAHEJ SIDHU DR. BARRY BRUMMER

DR. MARTY FENSTERHEIB

Highlights from the 2021 SCCMA Awards Ceremony

The Santa Clara County Medical Association celebrated the 43rd Awards Gala on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The virtual meeting gathered physicians for an evening celebrating the work of the SCCMA, hearing from renowned speakers, and recognizing those making a difference in medicine and in their communities. The SCCMA thanked our outgoing president, Cindy Russell, MD and introduced our incoming president, Clifford Wang, MD.

We were joined by special guest speaker, Dr. James Doty, TedTalks speaker and New York Times bestselling author of "Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart" and "Lessons from the Magic Shop" to talk about stress management and how compassion can be a cure for chronic stress. We also received an update from California Medical Association President-elect, Donaldo Hernandez, MD.

You can view a recording of the 2021 Annual Awards Gala at https://bit.ly/3sY7j0u.

Congratulations to all the 2021 SCCMA Award Recipients!

William C. Parrish, Jr. Leadership in Healthcare Award Dr. Mark Lillo, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

This award is named after the beloved long-time executive director of the Santa Clara County Medical Association and recognizes an individual whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have resulted in profound improvement to healthcare in Santa Clara and has left a lasting impact on the physicians and patients of the County. William Parrish is the first recipient of this award (established in 2018).

Benjamin J. Cory Award Dr. Clifford Wang, Santa Clara Valley Medica Center

For a physician member of the Medical Association who has displayed forward-looking, pioneering ideas, enterprise, enthusiasm, and prolonged professional stature and ability.

Outstanding Contribution in Community Service Award Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, Santa Clara County Health Office

For a physician member of the Medical Association who has exhibited sustained interest and participation in one or more activities of the community over and above that expected of the membership at-large.

Outstanding Contribution to the Medical Association Award Dr. Barry Brummer, PAMF San Jose, Chair of Bioethics Committee

For a physician member of the Medical Association who has exhibited sustained interest and participation in one or more activities of the Association over and above that expected of the membership at-large. Outstanding Achievement in Medicine Award Dr. Charulata Ramaprasad, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center

For a physician member of the Medical Association who, during his/her medical career, has made unique contributions to the betterment of patient care, for which he/she has achieved widespread recognition. Consideration shall be given to research and/or the development of procedures, methods of treatment, pharmaceutical agents, or technological advances in the field of medicine.

Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education Dr. Tamerou Asrat, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

For a physician member of the Medical Association who has exhibited sustained interest and participation in one or more medical education activities over and above that expected of the membership at-large.

Citizen’s Award Sahej Sidhu, Oakwood High School

For an individual who is not a member of the Medical Association, who has achieved public recognition for a significant contribution in the health field. (This usually will be a non-physician, although physicians are not categorically excluded.)