Rodger C. Haggitt Excellence in Mentorship Award

The Rodger C. Haggitt Excellence in Mentorship award is awarded annually to one person to acknowledge and celebrate their excellence and impact through mentorship. Nominations may be from one or more persons. To nominate your mentor for this award, submit a short essay (maximum 600 words) describing how the nominee was a positive mentor in your career(s). The GIPS recognizes and applauds the diverse strengths and contributions from our members that build our community and therefore we want to acknowledge the important role of mentorship, which is not specifically the focus of the Yardley or Goldman awards. Preference will be given to mid-career pathologists whose contribution to GI pathology is significantly weighted toward mentorship and support of trainees, fellows, and junior faculty, rather than scholarship per se.  The essay should be signed by the person(s) who composed the essay and submitted to the chair of the nominating committee. Below are suggested points to include in an essay.

Introduction

• Introduce the Nominee: Briefly introduce the mentor, including their name,
  position, and your relationship with them.

Mentorship Qualities

• Key Attributes: Describe the mentor’s key attributes, including
  1. How they served as a role model for you;
  2. How they influenced your career trajectory, choice of subspecialty, research focus, or
     institution where you practice;
  3. How they created opportunities for advancement in your academic career;
  4. How they advocated for you in their academic career;
  5. How they introduced you into meaningful professional networks.
• Examples: Provide specific examples of how the mentor has demonstrated these
  qualities.

Impact and Achievements

• Impact on You: Explain how the mentor has positively influenced your personal and
  professional development.
• Success Stories: Share success stories or milestones that you achieved with the
  mentor’s guidance.
• Broader Impact: Describe the mentor’s impact on other mentees or the
  community, if applicable.

Unique Contributions

• Innovative Methods: Highlight unique or innovative methods the mentor uses in
  their mentoring.
• Extraordinary Efforts: Mention any extraordinary efforts the mentor has made that
  go beyond the usual responsibilities.

Conclusion

Summarize Key Points: Summarize the key points made in the essay.

Past Winners

2025: Yue Xue