In 1996, WFDC created the first
mentoring program for women faculty using senior women advising junior
women. This was a very successful program. With time, more
departments and divisions have paid attention to the value of mentoring and
have created wonderful programs for all faculty. The Faculty Affairs
Office continues to match advisors with younger faculty who need career or
specific mentoring. The following articles describe our programs and
lessons learned.
AAMC Spotlight article on the UAMS WFDC Mentoring
Program More
information about the WFDC Mentoring History - Lessons Learned
Mentoring Committee Members: Wendy
Ward-Begnoche, Ph.D., Helen Benes, Ph.D., Mayumi Nakagawa, M.D., Ph.D. The mentoring committee plans and develops a monthly
faculty development/mentoring discussion series that is broadcast from
either UAMS or ACH and participating AHECS. To access previous
presentations, go to
http://imediasrv.archildrens.org/mediasite5/Catalog/catalogs/GrandRoundsCME.asp. The Committee also plans special "networking" events with
children to help junior faculty become acclimated and increase
interdepartmental associations. A recent event at Wonder Place was
very successful.
Wonder Place outing in December, 2009 February 26th, 2011 from 3 - 5 is
the next Wonder Place event
The next
Wonder Place gathering is Saturday, February 26 from 3 - 5 pm.
