Excellence in Mentoring Awards
The Office of Faculty Affairs' Excellence in Mentoring Awards highlight commitment to mentoring by faculty within our school.
Criteria
Awardees show commitment to mentorship and to mentee success, commitment to creating an inclusive environment, and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring individuals from all backgrounds and promoting their career preparedness.
The Research Mentoring Faculty award recognizes faculty who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to mentoring of students, trainees and faculty in research in medicine and biomedical sciences.
The nominee for this award serves as an example of excellence and integrity through building an inclusive environment for mentees and showing a strong commitment to their mentees’ growth in research development.
The Clinical Mentoring Award recognizes faculty who has exhibited outstanding commitment to mentoring students, trainees, and faculty in the medical and clinical work
The nominee for this award serves as an example of excellence and integrity through building an inclusive environment for mentees and showing a strong commitment to their mentees’ growth in career preparedness.
Eligibility
- Excellence in Mentoring Award–Research: full-time faculty members with a primary focus on research
- Excellence in Mentoring–Clinical: full-time faculty members with a primary focus on clinical work
Who Can Nominate
Faculty, trainees, residents, post-doctoral fellows and staff at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences may nominate individuals deserving this award. Multiple nominations for the same individual are welcome.
Deadline
April 11, 2025
Nomination Form
2025 Award Winners - Clinical
Seth Glassman, MD; Department of Medicine
Dr. Glassman responds to community needs and leads research that deepens learner engagement and empathy in patient care. He models work-life balance, showing trainees that professional excellence and personal fulfillment can go hand in hand.
William M. Wind, MD; Department of Orthopaedics
Dr. Wind is a dedicated mentor known for his compassion, patience, and professionalism. His supportive and approachable style fosters growth, making him an inspiring role model for trainees.
2025 Award Winners - Research
Yongho Bae, PhD; Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
Dr. Bae creates an inclusive, collaborative lab where all feel welcome. Mentees call him “the greatest mentor” for his supportive, hands-on guidance and ability to open doors without being overbearing.
Elsa Bou Ghanem, PhD; Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Bou Ghanem fosters independence, promoting scientific rigor, and mentoring with a hands-on, thoughtful approach. Guided by “Think, do, and analyze,” she creates an inclusive environment and supports each trainee’s unique needs.