Goal:
To cultivate a vibrant, inclusive professional community by:
- Encouraging mentorship and career development.
- Facilitating cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
- Building lasting relationships between early-career and seasoned PHTS members.
Committee Goals:
- Mentorship Facilitation
- Pair fellows, junior faculty, and Allied Health professionals with mid- to late-career mentors.
- Support structured and informal mentorship engagements.
- Promote interprofessional learning and shared experiences.
- Community Building
- Organize networking opportunities and discussion forums.
- Encourage participation across diverse roles and institutions.
- Recognize and celebrate mentorship contributions.
- Program Oversight
- Monitor mentorship pairings and engagement.
- Gather feedback to improve mentorship experiences.
- Ensure equitable access and representation.
Meeting Cadence:
Quarterly Committee Meetings
- Purpose: Review mentorship activities, assess engagement, and plan upcoming initiatives.
- Agenda:
- Evaluate current mentorship pairings and feedback.
- Plan networking events or discussion panels.
- Identify new opportunities for connection and collaboration.
Mentorship Forums:
- Format: Virtual or in-person gatherings.
- Purpose: Share mentorship stories, challenges, and successes.
- Includes: Panel discussions, breakout sessions, and spotlight features.
Committee Leads:
Junior Leader:
Alicia M. Kamsheh, MD MSCE
St. Louis Children’s
Allied Health/Non-Physician leader:
Kati Robinson, BSN RN CCTC
Levine Children’s Congenital Heart Center
Senior Leader:
Jeffrey A. Towbin, MD
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital