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CMFA Faculty Spotlight – German Gornalusse, PhD
German Gornalusse is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington and an Affiliated Scientist in the Vaccine Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) at Fred Hutch. He is currently working in Dr. Florian’s Hladik lab and is interested in the intersections between HIV-1 infection…
CMFA Minority Faculty Mentoring Award goes to Dr. Janis Abkowitz
Dr. Janis L. Abkowitz is a recognized leader in hematology, with contributions that extend far beyond her clinical and research achievements. This year, she was honored with the University of Washington’s CMFA Minority Faculty Mentoring Award for her unwavering commitment to mentoring and supporting minority trainees in medicine. Whether guiding…
CMFA Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Abir “Abby” Hussein
Dr. Abir “Abby” Hussein is aClinical Assistant Professor in the division of Allergy & Infectious Disease. She received her MD from the University of Miami and completed Internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado. She completed her fellowship in Allergy & Infectious Diseases as well as her MPH here at UW. …
Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar
The AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Seminar is a leadership development program designed specifically for mid-career faculty who aspire to leadership positions in academic medicine. This unique blended-learning program takes a culturally responsive approach to address the specific needs of the participants including small group mentoring sessions and a CV review…
Minority Faculty Mentoring Award
This award recognizes the need for excellence in mentoring under-represented faculty groups to achieve diversity and inclusion, key elements that can unleash creativity and innovation so that we can meet the health care needs of our region. This is an annual award highlighting the mentoring achievements of senior faculty. Nominees need not be a member of an under-represented group. This award is supported through the Office of the Dean, Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Healthcare Equity, and the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA).
Pastor Mentoring Award Winners:
- Leslie R. Walker-Harding, MD 2014
- Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH 2015
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD 2016
- Byron Joyner, MD, MPA 2017
Conferences
AAMC Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
June 11-15, 2025
AAMC Learning Center
Washington, DC
The Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar brings together junior faculty from across the United States and provides participants with real-world guidance and tools for pursuing career advancement in academic medicine. The seminar will help participants develop key professional competencies that build skills in grant writing and communications, while expanding their network of colleagues and role models.
AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar
Autumn 2025 – Date TBD
The AAMC Mid-Career Minority Faculty Seminar is a leadership development program designed specifically for mid-career faculty who aspire to leadership positions in academic medicine. This unique blended-learning program takes a culturally responsive approach to address the specific needs of the participants including small group mentoring sessions and a CV review for career development planning. This Seminar consists of both virtual learning sessions/webinars and an in-person two and a half-day event.
