At this year’s Riverside Medical Group (RMG) Annual Provider Conference, the RMG Board of Directors proudly presented its highest honors to three extraordinary providers whose careers have shaped the fabric of our health system and the communities we serve.
The Distinguished Physician Award and Distinguished Advanced Practice Provider Award are lifetime achievement honors that recognize not only clinical excellence but also deep commitment to our mission, integrity beyond reproach and meaningful contributions to medicine. Each recipient is universally regarded as the best of the best.
Distinguished Physician Award
Lloyd Kellam, M.D. | Riverside Cardiology Specialists Eastern Shore
Dr. Lloyd Kellam has served the Eastern Shore for more than 37 years — not only as a cardiologist, but also as a trusted primary care provider for generations of families. As the only cardiologist on the Shore, his commitment is unmatched. He regularly sees patients after hours, writes notes in the middle of the night and prioritizes each individual as though they were his only patient. To his colleagues, he is a role model; to his patients, a lifeline. His compassion, humility and tireless service embody what it truly means to be a physician.
Distinguished Physician Award
Megan McGavern, D.O. | Physician Practice Director, Riverside Internal Medicine Denbigh
For more than a decade, Dr. Megan McGavern has delivered exceptional primary care while leading with purpose and heart. In addition to her medical practice and leadership as Physician Practice Director, Dr. McGavern is a passionate advocate for autism education and support. Inspired by her son Cole’s journey, she sought out and championed transformative therapies like the Movement Method and Horse Boy Method — making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families navigating autism. Her energy, empathy and innovative spirit inspire all who work alongside her.
Distinguished Advanced Practice Provider Award
Terry Thompson, ACNP-BC, FHM | Associate Director, Advanced Practice Providers, Riverside Hospitalist Specialists
Terry Thompson has dedicated her entire career to caring for others — with compassion at the bedside and as a visionary leader shaping the future of advanced practice providers (APPs). As Associate Director of APPs and Director of the RMG APP Fellowship Program, she has mentored dozens of clinicians while continuing to provide outstanding care as a hospitalist. Terry’s tireless dedication and steadfast leadership are matched by few and felt across the Riverside community every day.
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Kellam, Dr. McGavern and Terry for their remarkable achievements, unwavering dedication and lifelong impact. They are more than exceptional providers — they are the heart of Riverside.