Meaning through mentorship

Mentors are crucial to wellness and mental health. Not only do they help to model an ideal career in medicine, but they can be there to support you through the difficult crises that you face in your career early on or in late stages. Having someone who has braved the path before makes things easier. Beyond their expertise, one fantastic aspect of mentors is that they learn to bring balance to their careers and adopt those important changes in lifestyle that help to support mental health. Moreover, for these mentors, there is a meaning behind their work which strengthens resolve and brings fulfillment to a career. It is so important to be both a human being and a strong mentor.

With that being said, please share stories of mentors who have added positivity and support to your life. Post a text post and/or photo on any platform with the week’s hashtag as well as the #StopTheStigmaEM hashtag.

Ryan Pedigo, MD

Dr. Pedigo has been an exemplary mentor for me. Not only is he knowledgeable and frequently up to date with currently released literature (he once quoted statistics from a paper published 3 days earlier) but he also apparently finds time to do this while balancing his life as well. Having a family to take care of, a residency program to run, he also finds time to enjoy himself and pursue his passion of cycling. I’m constantly amazed by the balance he achieves and continue to strive toward achieving a similar balance.

Submitted by: Jonathan Warren, MD

MS2 COlleagues

Although I am 10 years their senior, I still learn from my fellow M2s every day. They may not be official “mentors,” my friends make this med school experience complete.

Submitted by: Stephanie Balint, APRN

Dr. Sadz

Dr. Sadz has made a debut on my twitter as a mentor, but what I haven’t revealed was all the non-medicine reasons I look up to him. A book lover, dog (~5!!) dad, boat captain, fisherman and hunter; he teaches me to #StopTheStigmaEM using free time to volunteer locally and globally.

Submitted by: Sahar Rammaha

Dr. Tom Latosek

Dr. Tom has had several amazing official mentors along the way, and a four-legged friend who has been with him for the past 13 years. This is sort of a "dual entry" because I'd like to thank him for representing the profession of Paramedicine so well throughout medical school. I hope to work alongside him again someday when becomes the great ED attending he will be.

Submitted by: Anonymous