Mentoring Awards

Excellence in Mentoring of Women Award

This new award was established in 2003 by UW School of Medicine Dean Paul Ramsey, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development Christina Surawicz, and Dr. Wong.  It recognized that School of Medicine faculty and trainees benefit significantly from the efforts of faculty mentors, and that the exceptional success of the UW Medicine enterprise in the areas of education, clinical care and research, derive from the immeasurable and critical contributions of our faculty mentors.  Attributes of excellence in mentorship include a long-term commitment of mentoring and faculty development, wise counsel, and encouragement of mentees to develop autonomy as faculty members and independent scholars.  The award also seeks to recognize those who are proactive in crating the next generation of leaders and mentors.

The award is presented at the annual UW School of Medicine Dean’s mentoring lunch, at which awardees have a chance to discuss mentorship.  Awards are accompanied by a $250 gift certificate to the University Bookstore.  The award was made possible by a gift from a private source deeply committed to excellence in mentoring and to the future of UW Medicine.

Senior faculty (professors and associate professors) with active appointments within the UW School of Medicine are eligible to receive the mentorship award.  Any faculty member or fellow in the School of Medicine may nominate a faculty member. 

The UW Center of Excellence in Women’s Health is cosponsored by the UW Schools of Medicine and Nursing.  It seeks to improve the health of underserved women through leadership, outreach, education, clinical care, and research.

Prior Award Winners

Nominations for the current year’s award are currently being accepted. Please send an email to bmahoney@u.washington.edu.

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