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Mentoring Award

The award has been established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty who have demonstrated outstanding mentoring in the domains of education, service, and/or research to trainees or early career faculty during the past year.

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Nomination Process

Up to four awards will be given. 

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022. 

Eligibility

Faculty within the EUSOM who currently mentor trainees or early-career faculty. Those who have received this award in the past 3 years are not eligible.

Nominations

Mentors must be nominated by a current or former trainee or faculty mentee. A concise narrative (500 words or less) describing the outstanding mentoring received should be included in the nomination. Up to two additional letters (500 words or less) from other current or previous mentees addressing the following mentoring criteria are encouraged:

Examples:

  • Teaching – describe how the mentor helped the mentee achieve excellence in teaching (e.g., classroom, bedside, and/or laboratory teaching/supervising; teaching awards; recommendations from trainees)
  • Service – describe how the mentor supported the mentee in engaging in service on intramural and extramural committees, community endeavors volunteer/pro bono work, clinical directorship roles, etc.
  • Scholarship – describe how the mentor helped the mentee develop as a researcher; guided them on presentations and publications; and assisted them with the preparation of federal, industry-sponsored, or investigator-initiated grants

Submission

Must use the online Award Nomination Form and include the following:

  • Nominating letter, which may be cosigned by multiple mentees (500 words or less)
  • Optional materials: Up to two additional letters of support (500 words or less) from previous or current mentees (may be cosigned by multiple mentees)

Decision

Will be made by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee and approved by the Dean.

Award

The recipients of the Emory School of Medicine Mentoring Award will be announced and honored during the Celebration of Faculty Eminence.

Questions should be directed to SOM Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu

2021 Awardees

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2016 Awardees