Academic Career Pathways: Faculty Mentorship Directory
The Office of Medical Pathways invites UC Davis Health current and retired faculty members and adjunct faculty members to participate in Academic Career Pathways: Faculty Mentorship Directory, an inclusive excellence initiative designed to connect residents and fellows with faculty who share similar academic interests, racial and ethnic identities, or a commitment to advancing health equity.
This voluntary directory program aims to increase exposure to academic medicine and support the retention of residents and fellows from underrepresented backgrounds for faculty careers by identifying faculty who are open to mentorship.
Through mentorship, faculty can provide guidance on career development, share insights into academic life, and help trainees expand their professional networks. Mentors may serve as coaches, advisors, role models, or champions in offering support that gives residents and fellows a competitive edge as they explore faculty opportunities.
Faculty Mentorship Interest Form
For questions, contact our team
Erynne Faucett, M.D. (she/her/hers)
Director of Inclusive Excellence, Graduate Medical Education
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
eafaucett@health.ucdavis.edu
Sean Munoz, M.D., F.A.A.P., (he/him/his)
Interim Associate Dean, Office of Medical Pathways
Academic Coach, REACH pathway, Community Health Scholars Program
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics
spmunoz@health.ucdavis.edu
Eva Lee, M.S. (she/her)
Resident Recruitment and Engagement Specialist, Office of Medical Pathways
eclee@health.ucdavis.edu
Goals of the Faculty Mentorship Directory
- Serve as a resource for faculty members to identify themselves as mentors to residents
and fellows - Provide residents and fellows with visibility, access, and encouragement toward academic careers by having faculty share their stories and resources
Become a Faculty Mentor
- Support a resident/fellow interested in faculty opportunities
- Share your knowledge, tips, and resources
- Gain new insights from mentees
- Guide mentees towards achieving their academic goals
- Initial Meeting Template: Mentor & Mentee Discussion Guide PDF
Faculty Mentor Commitment
- Time Commitment: Flexible at the discretion of the faculty member (virtual or in-
person) - Role: Serve as a resource for residents and fellows interested in academic medicine,
research, teaching, leadership, or specialty-specific guidance
Mentorship Topics
Mentors are encouraged to share their academic career journeys, including but not limited to
the topics listed below, as a way to help residents and fellow physicians begin exploring their
own paths in academic medicine.
- Navigating academic career pathways
- Research and scholarly activity
- Teaching and curriculum development
- Leadership and service in academic medicine
- Work-life balance and career transitions
- Addressing health equity and social justice in medicine
- Innovations in clinical practice, education, or research
- Applying for faculty positions and preparing CVs
- Strategies for publishing and presenting scholarly work
- Building professional networks and collaborations
- Mentorship and sponsorship in academic settings
- Impostor syndrome and confidence-building
- Cultural humility and inclusive practices in medicine
Application to serve as a Faculty Mentor
Submit the Faculty Mentor Form today! Once received, your information will be reviewed and
posted onto our list of faculty mentors and visible to residents/fellows.
Faculty Mentorship Form
I completed the Faculty Mentor form, what is the next step?
After the form is completed, your information reviewed and added to our directory of approved
faculty members and shared on our Office of Medical Pathways website
(https://health.ucdavis.edu/med-pathways/resident/current.html). You will be notified via email
when your information is added to the website. There is no action required after completing a
submission.
Will I be matched with a mentee right away? When will mentees contact me?
There is no assigned mentee or mentor to each other. Joining our faculty directory serves as a
way for residents and fellows to be aware that you have opt to serve as a mentor and are open
to being contacted by them for guidance and/or mentorship. They may reach out to you via
email throughout the year to see if you are able to connect with them.
Will this program take up a lot of my time? Is it a long-term commitment?
Not necessarily. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to connect in ways that suit their
schedules and preferences. The level of involvement and duration of the relationship are flexible
and can be decided together. We suggest using our first meeting guide to clarify expectations,
roles, boundaries, time commitment, and best ways to communicate. After that, mentors are
encouraged to meet with their mentees as agreed upon.
What are the expectations for mentors?
Mentors are encouraged to attend virtual or in-person meeting(s) and connect with mentees
during those opportunities. Beyond that, they provide valuable guidance by sharing their
experiences and insights. Conversations may cover topics such as professional goals, research,
teaching, leadership, and specialty-specific advice. Active participation is highly recommended
as it creates the most impact.
If I am an adjunct faculty member, can I serve as a mentor?
Yes, adjunct faculty members are encouraged to serve as mentors given each faculty member
has unique academic journey from all walks of life.
What if I no longer have time to be a mentor, how do I leave the program?
If you are no longer available to serve as a mentor, email us at med-pathways@health.ucdavis.edu
and we’ll remove your information from our mentor directory. We understand that availability
can change and hope you’ll consider returning when the time is right. In the meantime, we
encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested in mentoring.
