The Mentor Academy provides research mentors with opportunities to develop mentoring skills through biweekly sessions during a four-month program.

Dr. Roger Fillingim leads The Mentor Academy  that promotes the development of the next generation of clinical and translational scientists through a culture of support for mentoring and training in optimizing mentoring relationships for mentors and mentees at all levels of career development.

Beyond the Master Mentor Program, the Mentor Academy plans to develop training programs for early career mentors as well as for mentees, including junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.

Members and Alumni

More than 50 members from nine colleges — listed below — have participated in the CTSI Mentor Academy’s Master Mentor program since its launch in 2013. Use the search bar and filters to narrow your results.

CATHERINE PRICE, PHD, 2017 alumni

“Following completion of the Mentor Academy, I was nominated for a Superior Accomplishment Award with specific mention of my mentor style. I credit many of my skills to the program.”

Benjamin Lok, PhD, 2016 alumni

“The Mentor Academy was the most enjoyable professional development program I’ve done in my 15 years at UF. The community and diversity of thought have helped me approach new situations.”