Overview
The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public.
This award recognizes the need for excellence in mentoring underrepresented faculty groups to achieve diversity and inclusion, key elements that can unleash creativity and innovation to meet the healthcare needs of our region.
This is an annual award highlighting the mentoring achievements of senior faculty. Nominees need not be a member of an underrepresented group.
This award is supported by the Office of the Dean, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE), and the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA).
The Nomination Process
To begin the nomination process, submit a one-page letter nominating a senior faculty member (professor or associate professor) within any clinical or basic science unit in the School of Medicine. Faculty and fellows are invited to write letters of nomination.
Letters should explain how the mentor has provided encouragement and support for the career and development of minority mentees. Letters should also detail specifics as to why the individual nominee merits recognition as an outstanding mentor.
Letters of nomination must include your name and current contact information in case the selection committee requests further information.
For additional information, or to submit your nomination letters please contact Nora Coronado.
Timelines
Call for nominations: March
Nominations due: April
Award recipients announced: May
Department of Medicine Award recipients
2021 Ruanne Barnabas
2019 Beverly Torok-Storb
2018 Fuki Hisama