Faculty Mentor Directory
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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.
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.
- Increase visibility of UC Davis Health faculty members who are historically underrepresented in academic medicine.
- Foster meaningful connections and build community between residents, fellows, and faculty mentors.
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
- International Medical Graduate (IMG) and Visa Related Career Navigation
- Military Career Navigation (promotion, deployment, civilian medicine, etc.)
Your Role as a Mentor
As a faculty mentor, you play a vital role in supporting the professional development of residents and fellows. Your willingness to share your time, expertise, and experience helps trainees navigate their career paths with greater confidence and clarity.
What Mentorship Looks Like
Mentorship relationships are flexible and driven by the trainee's goals. Some connections may involve a single conversation; others may develop into ongoing discussions. Areas where you can provide mentorship include:
- Career planning and academic advancement
- Research and scholarship opportunities
- Teaching and medical education
- Leadership development
- Faculty recruitment and promotion
- Professional networking
- Work-life integration
- Publishing and presenting scholarly work
- Navigating challenges in academic medicine
- Building confidence as a physician
How It Works
- Complete the Faculty Mentor Interest Form to be listed in the directory.
- Residents and fellows who sign up will review the directory and reach out to you directly.
- Work together to establish goals, expectations, and a communication plan.
- Mentorship can be as brief or as sustained as both parties find valuable.
- You may mentor one or more trainees at a time based on your availability.
Faculty Mentor Expectations
- Be responsive and welcoming when contacted by trainees
- Share your experiences, insights, and professional guidance
- Help mentees set realistic goals and identify actionable next steps
- Maintain professional boundaries and respect confidentiality
- Communicate openly about availability and expectations
- Provide encouragement and constructive feedback
Faculty FAQs
After submitting the form, your information will be reviewed and added to the faculty mentor directory on SharePoint. You will be notified by email once your information is posted. No further action is required.
There is no formal matching process. Residents and fellows can browse the directory and contact mentors directly.
There is no required meeting schedule. Mentors and mentees should determine together what works best based on their goals, availability, and preferences.
Mentors are encouraged to provide guidance, share experiences and insights, and support mentees' professional development. Topics may include career planning, leadership, research, teaching, and specialty specific advice.
Yes. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate. Faculty from a variety of backgrounds and experiences can offer valuable guidance and support.
If you would like to be removed from the directory, email med-pathways@health.ucdavis.edu and your information will be updated accordingly.
We recommend using the First Meeting Guide (PDF) to discuss goals, expectations, communication preferences, boundaries, and next steps.
Through Mentorship, You Can:
- Learn more about careers in academic medicine
- Gain insight into faculty roles and responsibilities
- Receive guidance on career planning and professional development
- Build relationships with faculty across specialties and disciplines
- Expand your professional network
- Explore research, teaching, leadership, and service opportunities
- Connect with mentors who share similar interests, experiences, or identities
What to Expect
Mentorship relationships are flexible and tailored to each resident or fellow's interests and career goals. Some mentorship connections may involve a single conversation, while others may continue over time. Topics may include:
- Academic career planning
- Research and scholarship
- Teaching and medical education
- Leadership development
- Faculty recruitment and promotion
- Work life integration
- Professional networking
- Preparing a CV and academic portfolio
- Publishing and presenting scholarly work
- Navigating challenges and building confidence
How It Works
- Complete the Resident and Fellow Physician Interest Form.
- Review the Faculty Mentor Directory provided to trainees upon submission.
- Identify one or more faculty mentors whose interests align with your goals.
- Reach out directly to introduce yourself and request a meeting.
- Work with your mentor to establish goals, expectations, and a communication plan that fits your needs.
Making the Most of the Mentorship Experience
- Take initiative in reaching out to mentors
- Come prepared with questions and discussion topics
- Communicate professionally and respectfully
- Be open to feedback and guidance
- Follow through on agreed upon action items and meetings
- Express appreciation for mentors' time and support
Resident and Fellow FAQs
Residents and fellows can review the faculty mentor directory and reach out directly to faculty members whose interests, experiences, or backgrounds align with their professional goals.
Contact information along with mentorship topics for participating faculty mentors is available in the directory that you receive via email after you have signed up. To access the directory, you will need your UC Davis Health CAS login. You can email a mentor to introduce yourself and express your interest in connecting.
There is no required meeting schedule. Mentors and mentees should determine together what works best based on their goals, availability, and preferences.
Mentees are encouraged to actively engage in the relationship, come prepared with questions, communicate openly, and take ownership of their professional development goals.
Topics may include career exploration, specialty selection, academic advancement, leadership development, research opportunities, networking, teaching, work life balance, and professional growth. To identify mentors who align with your interests, use the directory filters to search for faculty who have indicated specific mentoring topics or areas of expertise.
Yes. Residents and fellows are encouraged to connect with multiple mentors to gain perspectives and guidance in different areas of interest.
Faculty mentors have varying schedules and availability. If you do not receive a response, you are encouraged to contact another mentor listed in the directory.
Inclusive Excellence Team
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Erynne Faucett, M.D. (she/her/hers)
Book an appointmentDirector of Inclusive Excellence, Graduate Medical Education
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
eafaucett@health.ucdavis.eduResidents and fellow physicians are invited to schedule confidential one-on-one consultations on any topics related to their experiences as trainees, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence. This includes discussions on patient care, training programs, and/or personal concerns.
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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.eduOffice Hours: To schedule a one-on-one with Sean Munoz, M.D., email your request to Med-Pathways@health.ucdavis.edu.
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Eva Lee, M.S. (she/her)
Book an appointmentResident Recruitment and Engagement Specialist, Office of Medical Pathways
eclee@health.ucdavis.eduResidents, Fellows, and Clinical Programs
Connect with Eva for information on:
- Faculty Mentor Directory
- Funding for Inclusive Excellence Conferences and Travel
- Recruitment Outreach and Strategies
- Resident Led Funding Initiatives
- Resident and Fellow Community Mixers
- Visiting Elective Program Scholarships