Welcome to the Six Words Project

Mentors: John Featherstone, PhD; Peggy Walsh, EdD; Sally Marshall PhD; Barbara Gerbert, PhD; and Jane Weintraub, DDS, MPH

“Two lasting gifts: roots and wings”

-Mentee: Stuart Gansky, MS, DrPH

Mentor: Jens Krombach, MD

“Approachable, Available, Caring, Fun, Passionate, Positive”

-Mentee: Marc Steurer, MD

Mentor: Michael Callaham, MD

“Generous, wise; delights in success of others.”

-Mentee: Ellen Weber, MD

Mentor: Robert Farese, Jr., MD

“Be Logical, Dig Deep, Communicate Well”

-Mentee: Suneil Koliwad, MD

Mentor: Michael Aminoff, MD, Dsc

“My mentor: teacher, therapist, friend, advocate”

-Mentee: Cathy Lomen-Hoerth, MD, PhD

Mentor: Anil Sapru, MD

“Vision, patience, ambition, connections, experience, perspective”

-Mentee: Matt Zinter, MD

Mentor: Dean Schillinger, MD

“Inspiring, Creative, Bright, Thoughtful, Wonderful, Pragmatic”

-Mentee: Christina Mangurian, MD

Mentor: Bruce Hasegawa, PhD (Deceased)

“A moral leader and thought leader.”

-Mentee: Thomas Lang, PhD

Mentor: Sunita Mutha, MD

“Today's a great day to learn from my mistakes.

-Mentee: Mai-Khanh Bui-Duy, MD

Mentor: John Featherstone, PhD

“Leading, Living, and Learning with Panache”

-Mentee: Anonymous

Mentor: Judith Hellman, MD

“Supportive, nurturing, encouraging, kind, hardworking, caring”

-Mentee: Arun Prakash, MD, PhD

Mentor: Anonymous

“Grumpy, sarcastic. Insightful and always there”

-Mentee: Dominic Montagu, MD

Mentor: Anonymous

“Papers are more fun than grants”

-Mentee: Suneil Koliwad, MD

Mentor: J. Terry Ernest, MD, PhD

“Thanks for nurturing my inner superhero”

-Mentee: Saras Ramanathan, MD

Mentor: Jeff Fineman, MD

“Jeff shepherds, challenges, genuinely cares for mentees.”

-Mentee: Rebecca Johnson, MD

Mentor: E. Donnall Thomas, MD

“You showed me what could be”

-Mentee: Jeffrey Wolf, MD

Mentor: Ronald Miller, MD

“Always available, but left me alone”

-Mentee: Martin Bogetz, MD

Mentor: Deborah Grady, MD

“Daily you inspire, Please don’t retire!”

-Mentee: Vanessa Jacoby, MD

Mentor: Anonymous

“S*** my mentor said. Thanks, George.”

-Mentee: Dominic Montagu, MD

Mentor: Bruce Miller, MD

“He believes in me. Unconditionally. Wow.”

-Mentee: Anonymous

Mentor: Jane Anderson, MD

“Food, fun, facts, feedback.  Her teaching.”

-Mentee: Naomi Bardach, MD

Mentor: Jeff Fineman, MD

“Makes my professional dreams come true”

-Mentee: Martina Steurer, MD

Mentor: Patricia Arean, PhD

“She secures my rope. I climb.”

-Mentee: Elizabeth Horevitz, PhD

Mentor: Dean Sheppard, MD

“Dedicated, Inspiring, Hardworking, Balanced, Firm, Supportive”

-Mentee: Esteban Burchard, MD, MPH

Mentor: Gordon Williams, MD

“Visionary, generous, ambitious, clear-thinking, ethical, collegial”

-Mentee: Dolores  Shoback, MD

Mentor: Susan Folkman, PhD

“Generous, accomplished, grounded, encouraging, caring, and exceptional”

-Mentee: Mallory Johnson, PhD

Mentor: Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD

“Always helpful advice navigating career challenges”

-Mentee: Kirby Lee, PharmD

Mentor: Michael Winter, PharmD

“The 'Holy Ghost' of my Academic Trinity”

-Mentee: Robin Corelli, PharmD

Mentor: Karen  Hauer, MD

“Supports my professional growth. Inspires me”

-Mentee: Sandra Oza, MD

Mentor: Andrew Bindman, MD

“Brilliant; Resourceful; A Friend; Networks; Caring; Brave; Inspirational”

-Mentee: Dean Schillinger, MD

Mentor: Brian Alldredge, PharmD

“A colleague, friend, and advocate”

-Mentee: Kirby Lee, PharmD

Mentor: Kathy Giacomini, PhD

“Dedicated, Inspiring, Hardworking, Balanced, Firm, Supportive”

-Mentee: Esteban Burchard, MD, MPH

Mentor: Mike Steinman, MD

“Led by example professionally and personally”

-Mentee: Kirby Lee, PharmD

Mentor: Kevin McGirr, MS, MPH

“Words Explain What Your Life Teaches”

-Mentee: Deborah Johnson, MSN,RN

Mentor: Lisa Bero, PhD

“My best personal cheering squad!”

-Mentee: Kirby Lee, PharmD

Mentor: Tanja Kortemme, PharmD

“Keeps me focused on mentorship and science!”

-Mentee: James Fraser,PhD

Mentor: Errol Lobo, MD, PhD

“Wise, Intelligent, Honest, Supportive, Energetic, Expert”

-Mentee: Ahmed Shalabi, MD

Mentor: Patricia Arean, PhD

"Understanding, Thoughtful, Pragmatic, Funny, Open, Kind"

-Mentee: Christina Mangurian, MD

Mentor: Jeff Fineman, MD

“I am here for you", always”

-Mentee: Sandrijn van Schaik, MD, PhD