The Exceptional Physician Awards are given annually to a few UCSF Health physicians who provide outstanding patient care, contribute to UCSF Health’s mission, and exemplify UCSF Health’s PRIDE Values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.
The Exceptional Physician Awards will be presented during a virtual ceremony debuting on Doctors' Day, March 30, 2026!
Nominations are now open. Submit nominations by Wednesday, November 19.
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Previous Virtual Awards Presentations
Congratulations to the past Exceptional Physician Award Winners!
2024-2025 Exceptional Physician Awards
2023-2024 Exceptional Physician Awards
2022-2023 Exceptional Physician Awards
2021-2022 Exceptional Physician Awards
2020 Exceptional Physician Awards
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Use this form to submit a nomination, and view frequently asked questions for more information.
Each year, the number of nominations for this honor far exceeds the number of awardees. Awardees will be selected by a committee of UCSF Health leaders.