Department of Medicine Mentoring Academy
Our Commitment to Mentorship
At the UC San Diego Department of Medicine, mentorship is one of the foundational pillars of our department. We believe that exceptional mentorship accelerates scientific discovery, advances clinical excellence, promotes career satisfaction, and develops the next generation of leaders in medicine.
The Department of Medicine Mentoring Academy was established to create a coordinated mentoring ecosystem that supports faculty, trainees, and staff across all career stages. By integrating mentorship, coaching, career development, leadership training, and research support, we aim to foster a culture where every member of our community can thrive.
Mentoring is how we invest in people. People are how we advance medicine.
Mentorship Executive Committee
The Mentorship Executive Committee provides strategic leadership and oversight for mentoring and faculty development activities across the Department of Medicine.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of mentorship and professional development
- Align mentoring activities with faculty advancement, research, education, and wellness priorities
- Evaluate mentoring outcoems and identify areas for improvement
- Coordinate mentoring initiatives across divisions and programs
- Develop new mentoring resources and opportunities
Divisional Mentorship Directors
Divisional Mentorship Directors serve as local leaders and advocates for mentoring within their divisions. They work closely with the Mentoring Academy to implement evidence-based mentoring practices, identify needs, and support faculty development.
Additional divisions will be added as directors are identified and onboarded.
