Mentoring Excellence Celebration

Each year, the Office of Faculty Affairs celebrates Health Sciences faculty and department/division for their significant and continued commitment to effective mentorship of students and trainees.

The Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award is presented to three faculty members who have demonstrated significant commitment to effective mentorship of junior faculty, residents, fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and students in academic medicine and health sciences. Awardees are recognized at our annual Health Sciences Mentoring Excellence Celebration and receive $1,000 each to support their mentorship activities.

The Department/Division Excellence in Mentoring Award is presented to a Health Sciences department or division for their mentoring excellence demonstrated by providing long-term support for the accomplishments and advancement of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty. The awardee department or division is recognized at our annual Health Sciences Mentoring Excellence Celebration and receive $2,000 each to support their faculty development activities.

2027 Health Sciences Excellence in Mentoring Award Nominations

Nominations for the 2027 Health Sciences Excellence in Mentoring Awards are now being accepted. Please review the nomination process page for requirements and submit your nomination for a Health Sciences faculty member or department/division by Monday, September 14, 2026.

Nomination Process

9th Annual Health Sciences Mentoring Excellence Celebration

Excellence in Mentoring Awards

The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) recognizes three faculty members and a department/division for their outstanding contributions to effective mentoring of junior faculty and future leaders in academic medicine and for their long-term support for the accomplishments and advancement of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty with the annual Excellence in Mentoring Awards.

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2027 Mentoring Excellence Celebration Event Details

Featuring keynote speaker Monica Bertagnolli, MD (President Elect, National Academy of Medicine and former Director of the National Institutes of Health) in collaboration with Moores Cancer Center, the event will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2027 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Atkinson Pavilion, Ida and Cecil Green Faculty Club.

Additional Faculty Mentoring Resources

A structured, formal mentorship program for all Health Sciences faculty founded on evidence-based practices.

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Professional Development Opportunities

Learn more about our other professional development opportunities for Health Sciences faculty.

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