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July 1, 2026By Physicians for a Healthy California Leadership Awards

The California Medical Association (CMA) and Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Ted and Marcy Mazer Award for Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy, a new initiative to recognize and cultivate the next generation of physician leaders. 

Made possible through a $50,000+ gift commitment from CMA Past President Ted Mazer, M.D., and his wife, Marcy, the award will provide up to $2,500 annually to support medical students, residents and early-career physicians, or to people or programs who support them, who demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to health care leadership and advocacy for physicians and patients.

“Strong physician leadership is essential to ensuring that physicians have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of health care and advocating for their patients and communities,” said Dr. Mazer. “Marcy and I are proud to support the next generation of physician leaders by helping to cultivate the leadership, advocacy and mentorship skills that are critical to advancing medicine, protecting access to care and improving outcomes for patients. Many of these skills and experiences are distinct from traditional medical training but are essential to effective physician leadership.”

Eligible applicants will include California-based medical students, residents and physicians in the early years of practice across all specialties who have shown a commitment to physician leadership, mentorship and advocacy, or other individuals or programs that support them. The award will support a range of leadership development activities, including mentorship programs, training and advocacy efforts.

The application window opens July 1, 2026, and will close August 14, 2026. For more information and to apply, click here.

We look forward to supporting the next generation of physician leaders through this new award.