Mentorship is consistently identified as a key factor in career success for women cardiologists. This is why, working with our industry partners, we bring women together in mutually beneficial pairings to support their career advancement.
The three funded and supported mentorship pairings each have a unique focus and match an experienced physician (10+ years of practical experience) with a physician in specialty/fellowship training. These cross-institutional pairs will work together to create a collaborative project that will contribute to the scientific knowledge base. Each award is focused on a specific clinical topic area and is sponsored by a partner organization. By supporting these unique mentorship awards, these organizations have showcased their commitment to a diverse medical workforce and creating new professional opportunities for women cardiologists.
Applications for the 2025 Mentorship Awards will open on February 17 and will close on March 7. To apply, you must be registered within the Talent Directory, our global community exclusively for women cardiologists.
Each award creates one mentorship pairing, with the award year running for 12 months from May 1, 2025 until April 30, 2026. Mentors will receive $15,000 and Mentees $10,000 toward completing their project.
Sponsored by
Topic: Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is significantly underdiagnosed, often diagnosed late due to non-specific symptoms, and exhibits notable disparities across specific populations. This is particularly true for patients presenting with a mixed phenotype, such as cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy, where diagnosis can be further complicated by overlapping symptoms. This mentorship pairing will focus on identifying and addressing these disparities in clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, disease progression, and treatment outcomes within underserved populations. The ultimate goal is to facilitate earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes for all, contributing to a more equitable standard of care.
Open to: Cardiologists with demonstrated clinical interest in ATTR amyloidosis research, diagnosis, and treatment, with a specific interest in health equity and addressing disparities and treatment.
Sponsored by
Topic: Recipients of this award will develop a project based on one of the following topics within Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy:
Open to: Cardiologists of any subspecialty with a demonstrated clinical interest in the treatment of ATTR-CM who are currently practicing within the United States of America.
Sponsored by
Topic: The mentorship pair created by this award will work together to explore one of the following topics within acute NSTEMI presentation:
Open to: Interventional cardiologists with a demonstrated clinical interest in the treatment of patients with NSTEMI who are currently practicing within the United States of America.
All applicants must have a complete profile within the Women As One Talent Directory. They must submit a letter of interest explaining why they are a strong candidate for this award and how this will help further their medical career. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from an institutional leader and proof of current good standing with their local medical licensing organization.
February 17
Applications Open
March 7
Applications Close
Mid-April
Award winners announced
Winners benefit from meeting renowned expert physicians and clinical researchers. Award recipients can form new connections during these meetings and receive valuable project feedback and suggestions and career advice. Furthermore, our support of award winners does not end with the award cycle. We are committed to amplifying the work of our Award recipients throughout their careers.
Applicants are reviewed by a committee of experts determined by Women As One. The committee will choose a short list of finalists who may participate in video interviews before the award winners are selected.
No, in order to create new connections through the Awards, we pair Mentor and Mentee applicants from complimentary subspecialties.
Each Award typically has a specific clinical focus and is therefore open to physicians within specific subspecialties. These specialties will vary by year but are typically within cardiology and related subspecialties. Mentees should be current Fellows, and mentors should have over ten years of practical experience.
Our Awards are uniquely targeted at identifying and proactively resourcing a select group of high-potential women physicians. Through the awards, we advance more women in their careers and ultimately into leadership positions, effectively breaking the cycle of underrepresentation for future generations.
The Talent Directory is a global professional community explicitly tailored for women cardiologists across diverse medical specialties.
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