Eligibility

• Must be a Pediatrician.
• Must have a sustained record of excellence as a mentor, defined as an individual who demonstrates attributes of a teacher, sponsor, guide, mentor, role model, counselor.

Nomination Requirements

• Current Curriculum Vitae of the Nominee
  • Include Supervisory/Mentor activities.
  • Research productivity by Mentees should be indicated by highlighting the names of these individuals in each publication.
• List of Mentees
  • Present as a spreadsheet or table.
  • Include the following: Training/Faculty level at the time of mentorship, current academic appointment, an indication as to whether mentees are currently recipients of operating grants awarded by NIH and/or non-governmental organizations, other academic leadership or research contributions (e.g. research awards).
• List of Mentoring Activities (other than direct supervision of research)
  • Could include leadership within a training grant, development/implementation of mentoring activities at the local, national or international level, mentoring activities within professional organizations and academic health science centers.
• Letter of Nomination and 3 Letters of Support (4 letters total)
  • Letters should provide evidence regarding how the nominee has displayed mentor-related attributes including sponsor, mentor, guide, role model and counselor.
  • Letters should include the impact of the nominee’s mentorship on the career development of those mentored.

Selection

• The Committee for the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award will be solely responsible for the selection of the recipients.
• Members of the selection committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.
• Awards will only be chosen when there are eligible candidates.

Award

• The award will be presented to one individual annually.
• Award recognition at the PAS Meeting.
• Economy-level travel expenses, hotel accommodations for 2 nights and PAS meeting registration will be provided.
• The awardee will receive an honorarium after the PAS Meeting.