Mentoring and Coaching

In academic medicine, mentoring and coaching serve distinct but complementary roles in professional development. Mentoring is a long-term, relationship-based process where a more experienced faculty member provides guidance, support, and career advice to help a mentee navigate academic life, build networks, and grow professionally. In contrast, coaching is typically a shorter-term, goal-oriented engagement focused on developing specific skills, enhancing performance, or addressing targeted challenges. While mentors offer wisdom and perspective drawn from their own experiences, coaches use structured techniques to facilitate self-discovery, accountability, and actionable progress.

Through educational workshops, departmental outreach, and matching, FAME is your faculty resource for identifying and creating successful mentoring and coaching relationships.

To learn more about these topics, check out our FAMEcast episode 001 “Mentorship and Coaching in Academic Medicine.”

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Faculty Mentoring Program with mentorcliQ

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Faculty Coaching Program

The Faculty Coaching Program is a new initiative designed to support the professional growth and leadership development of faculty physicians and researchers. This personalized coaching experience pairs faculty with trained coaches who provide confidential, one-on-one guidance tailored to individual goals—whether it’s enhancing leadership skills, navigating career transitions, improving team dynamics, or achieving greater work-life integration.

Through structured sessions and evidence-based strategies, participants will gain clarity, confidence, and actionable insights to thrive in their academic and clinical roles. This program reflects our commitment to investing in the success and well-being of our faculty as leaders in medicine, research, and education.

Interested in receiving coaching?

If interested in being matched with a coach, please read the Faculty Development Coach Bios and then fill out this Coaching Request Form.

Additional Mentoring Resources
Mentorship Committee Members
  • David Eckmann, MD, Director of Mentoring and Engagement, Professor of Anesthesiology
  • Kendryn Baskin, PhD, Assistant Professor of Physiology and Cell Biology
  • John Bridges, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics
  • Phoenix Chen, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery Education
  • David Kasick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
  • Sophie Lazarus, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
  • Abby Lott-Limbach, MD, Associate Professor of Pathology
  • Aaron Maki, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
  • Jessie Merlin, MD, PhD, MBA, Professor of Internal Medicine
  • Jill Rafael-Fortney, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Cell Biology
  • Desmond Shipp, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Dermatology

Ex-Officio Members

  • Debbie Pond, Director, FAME
  • Janene Ennis, Project Manager, FAME
  • Kim Tartaglia, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine