A career defined by great research and extraordinary mentoring

Dr. Robert Sheldon, the 2020 recipient of the Mentor of the Year award for Region 1, views mentoring as a lifelong passion that is sharply distinct from the role of a supervisor.
A mentor committed to equity and balance for women and equity seeking groups

As the 2020 recipient of the Mentor of the Year award for Region 3, Dr. Pier Bryden’s mentorship style prioritizes advising her trainees to find appropriate work-life balance and to carefully evaluate their options before jumping in.
To succeed, mentors need to build just and trusting relationships

The 2020 recipient of the Mentor of the Year award for Region 2, Dr. Martha Ainslie’s trainees say her personal and professional style personify the “Gold Standard” in supportive mentorship.
Mentorship applies to the whole team, whole person

A recipient of the 2020 Mentor of the Year award for Region 4, Dr. Ron Gottesman’s ‘big tent’ approach to mentorship reflects the value he places on teams.
Cardiologist equips trainees to find the answers

Known for equipping his trainees to find the answers, Dr. Martin Gardner is the 2020 recipient of the Mentor of the Year award for Region 5.
Leading scholar on medical practice communication named Honorary Fellow

In recognition of her pioneering and transformative research on communication in medical practice, Dr. Lorelei Lingard has been named a 2020 Honorary Fellow of the Royal College.