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Mentorship

The UC San Diego Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering academic excellence, leadership, and professional growth among its faculty. Mentorship is central to this mission, providing guidance through academic, peer, and leadership pathways. The Department of Pediatrics Mentoring Excellence Committee (DOPMEC) supports this work by evaluating mentorship relationships, facilitating adjustments when needed, and strengthening connections, ensuring all faculty have access to the guidance and support they need to thrive.

Resources

  • Mentorship Toolkit (login required)
    • A collection of tools for mentors and mentees in the UC San Diego Department of Pediatrics from The Faculty Mentor Training Program (FMTP). This toolkit is designed to assist the mentoring pair in developing and documenting mutually agreed upon goals that will serve as the foundation for your mentoring relationship. The tools are largely optional and are expected to be altered to meet individual needs.
  • Department of Pediatrics Trained Mentors (login required)
    • List of trained mentors in the Department of Pediatrics to assist in the mentor pairing process.
  • Health Sciences Faculty Mentor Training Program
    • The Health Sciences Faculty Mentor Training Program (FMTP) is a formal, structured mentorship program designed to support the success of junior faculty, while also improving their sense of satisfaction and engagement with UC San Diego.

Peer Mentorship

Peer mentorship fosters collaboration and community within the Department of Pediatrics. Faculty connect through quarterly lunches on topics like promotion, academic review, and networking, as well as curated cohorts in areas such as medical education, research, and leadership. These programs spark new ideas, build collaborations, and strengthen professional relationships.

Peer Mentorship Curated Cohort

Curated Cohorts

Our Curated Peer Mentorship Cohorts connect faculty with colleagues who share similar professional interests and goals. Small groups are thoughtfully matched around areas such as medical education, research and leadership, creating opportunities for peer support, collaboration and meaningful connections across the department.

2025 Highlights: 6 cohorts • 38 faculty members • 11 new mentorship relationships • 3 new collaborations