How to Mentor Wisely and Well: Stories and Insights from Experienced Mentors in Academic Medicine
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 12:10 noon–1:10 pm
Location: 2ABC, Pinn Hall Conference Center
Facilitated by Monique Dufour, PhD, Director of Faculty Development
Panelists include Mark Conaway, PhD, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Shayn Peirce-Cottler, PhD, Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering
Description/learning objectives: This interactive panel discussion brings together a group of accomplished clinical and research mentors to share their experiences, insights, and practical guidance on effective mentoring. Guided by a moderator, panelists will reflect on what has worked well in their mentoring relationships, how their approaches have evolved over time, and how they balance the demands of mentoring with other professional responsibilities. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify effective strategies and approaches used by experienced mentors to build strong, productive mentoring relationships.
Describe common challenges mentors encounter and discuss ways to adapt mentoring styles over time.
Recognize techniques for balancing mentoring responsibilities with other professional demands.
Reflect on the personal and professional rewards of mentoring and ways to remain focused on its meaningful outcomes. (1 CME credit)
Target Audience:
physicians and other faculty
Accreditation & Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation: The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 1 hour of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest
The facilitator, Monique Dufour, PhD, Director of Faculty Development and the panelist, Mark Conaway, PhD, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Shayn Peirce-Cottler, PhD, Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering, do not have any personal or professional financial relationships with a commercial entity producing healthcare goods and/or services.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing as a Joint Accreditation Provider adhere to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, released in December 2020, as well as Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, University of Virginia policies and procedures, and associated federal and private regulations and guidelines. As the accredited provider for this CE/IPCE activity, we are responsible for ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to professional development activities that are based on best practices and scientific integrity that ultimately supports the care of patients and the public.
All individuals involved in the development and delivery of content for an accredited CE/IPCE activity are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies
occurring within the past 24 months (such as grants or research support, employee, consultant, stock holder, member of speakers bureau, etc.). The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing employ appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest and ensure the educational design reflects content validity, scientific rigor and balance for participants. Questions about specific strategies can be directed to the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The faculty, staff and planning committee engaged in the development of this CE/IPCE activity in the Joint Accreditation CE Office of the School of Medicine and School of Nursing have no financial affiliations to disclose.
Disclosure of discussion of non-FDA approved uses for pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices
As a Joint Accreditation provider, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing, requires that all faculty presenters identify and disclose any off-label or experimental uses for pharmaceutical and medical device products. It is recommended that each clinician fully review all the available data on new products or procedures prior to clinical use.
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