The DOM Mentoring Awards are given each year to acknowledge the contributions of outstanding mentors across the Department of Medicine. We'd like to thank the below individuals for making an impact in the lives of our faculty and trainees. They were recognized at the DOM Town Hall on April 8, 2025.
FREDERICK L. BRANCATI EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING AWARD
For early-stage faculty (Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor--within 3 years of promotion)
Dr. Thorsten Leucker, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology
“Dr. Leucker is attentive, considerate, always tries his hardest to put his mentees in the path of success irrespective of the mentees' ultimate goal."- "He is a great listener and is an astute clinician with exceptional bedside manner, and it is a pleasure to observe him interact with patients.”
- “Dr. Leucker has a rare ability to encourage and bring out the best in his team by creating a collaborative and uplifting atmosphere where everyone feels valued and motivated."
DAVID M. LEVINE EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING AWARD
For mid-career and senior faculty (late Associate Professor and Professor)
Dr. Wendy Post, professor in the Division of Cardiology
"Dr. Post is a fearless advocate for her mentees, investing in them in ways that profoundly shape their careers."- "Her belief in me has pushed me to set higher goals and achieve more than I ever thought possible."
- "Dr. Post is an unparalleled role model, tirelessly empowering women in medicine to excel in academia and fostering a legacy of leadership and support."
Dr. Jodi Segal, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine
"Dr. Segal is a consummate professional, approaches her work with complete sincerity and integrity, and is an unwavering champion for her mentees."- "She above all is a devoted mentor who has shaped and nurtured the lives and careers of innumerable mentees."
- "Dr. Segal leads by example, demonstrating the impact that a dedicated mentor can have on shaping careers, fostering confidence, and cultivating the next generation of clinical researchers and mentors."
