Introduction
The DMA was established by the Jefferson Postdoctoral Association (JPA) and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) in 2007 to recognize Jefferson faculty members that excel in the mentoring of postdoctoral fellows. The award also serves to highlight the importance of positive and effective mentoring of postdoctoral fellows. A good mentor not only teaches his/her mentees but serves as an advocate, advisor and positive role model during the period of direct training and most often, in the following years. The DMA is awarded on an annual basis and the inaugural award was presented to Gerald Grunwald, PhD, in 2007. In 2008, the DMA was awarded to Dr. Theodore Taraschi.
Eligibility
Nominees must be a faculty member of Thomas Jefferson University however the nominee does not need to be the direct supervisor/PI of the postdoc that is submitting the nomination. Awardees are not eligible to receive the DMA in consecutive years.
Nominations
Nominations must be made using the official nomination form and are limited to 1 form per postdoc per year. Nomination forms must be emailed to Lisa Kozlowski no later than 5pm on Friday, May 15th, 2009.
Criteria
The recipient of the award will be selected by criteria set out in the nomination form.
Selection
The recipient will be chosen by the DMA Selection Committee which will be chaired by Lisa Kozlowski, PhD, Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and Recruitment, and will also consist of faculty and postdocs. The DMA will be presented at the annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium. In addition, all nominated mentors will be recognized at this event and a list of nominees will be distributed via email to senior administration, faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students
at Jefferson.
Previous Distinguished Mentor Award Winners
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