Mentoring Videos & Testimonials

Kimberly A. Davis, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM 
EAST Past President

View the significance of mentorship expressed by Dr. Kimberly Davis during her Presidential Address at the 28th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly.  She addresses the importance of mentoring during her presentation approximately 33 minutes into her speech.

Jennifer Christine Christine Knight, MD, FACS

The EAST Mentoring Program helps with “Advancing Science” through their commitment to create beneficial opportunities for members.  See how by viewing a brief video created by EAST member and former Mentee, Jennifer Christine Knight, MD, FACS.

Tanya L. Zakrison, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACS

The EAST Mentoring Program aids in “Fostering Relationships” through encouraging growth of members from Mentee to Mentor.  See how by viewing a brief video created by former Mentee and current EAST Mentor, Tanya L. Zakrison, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACS.

Jason W. Smith, MD, PhD

The EAST Mentoring Program assists with “Building Careers” by helping in the development of leaders locally and nationally.  See how by viewing a brief video created by EAST member and former Mentee, Jason W. Smith, MD, PhD.

Ronald I. Gross, MD, FACS

The EAST Mentoring Program embraces the mission of EAST by “Advancing Science, Fostering Relationships, and Building Careers”.  See why you should become involved as a Mentor or Mentee with the EAST Mentoring Program by viewing a brief video created by EAST member and Mentor, Ronald I. Gross, MD, FACS.

Vanessa Ho, MD, MPH

The EAST Mentoring Program embraces the EAST Core Strategic Goals of Leadership, Development, Scholarship, Fellowship, and Collaboration.  View a brief video as Dr. Vanessa Ho shares how the program helped with her career development as a young surgical leader.

Brad Dennis, MD, FACS

The EAST Mentoring Program embraces EAST's Exempt Purpose.  Dr. Brad Dennis reflects on how participating in the EAST Mentoring Program provided guidance and demonstrated EAST’s commitment to help grow and develop young surgeons in this short film.