Nicole Gentile, MD, PhD, has received the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine’s Research and Scholarship Excellence award. Dr. Gentile is an assistant professor in the Departments of Family Medicine and Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is also the Primary Care Medical Director of the UW Post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic.
“Although still an early-career faculty member, Dr. Gentile has made a tremendous impact through her research, mentorship, and collaboration, particularly in advancing care for patients with long COVID,” says Dr. Janna L. Friedly, MD, MPH, professor and chair of the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and executive director of the UW Post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic.
Dr. Gentile is recognized as a national leader in long COVID research and care. Dr. Gentile was also recognized by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in 2023 as a clinical expert.
“With over 26 peer-reviewed articles, 12 of which focus specifically on COVID-19 and long COVID, Dr. Gentile has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge in areas such as symptom identification, comorbidities, health disparities, and novel interventions,” adds Dr. Friedly.
Despite balancing a full clinical and research workload, she continues to prioritize mentorship work. Her high-impact contributions and unwavering commitment to others make her an ideal nominee.
“Dr. Gentile was awarded the 2023 North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Distinguished Paper Award for her work on long COVID. Her ability to present innovative, patient-centered research with clarity and confidence is a hallmark of her scholarly impact,” says Dr. Friedly.
Dr. Gentile actively encourages her mentees to draw from their own lived and professional perspectives, creating a collaborative environment where the mentee's insights shape both their research and hers in meaningful, reciprocal ways. Her approach increases inclusivity and broadens the impact of insights in both research and clinical priorities.
"Under Dr. Gentile’s mentorship, one of her mentees, a first-year resident, achieved the prestigious distinction of winning the Ongoing Research Award for Top Trainee Project at the Family Medicine Department Fair and Scholarship Forum, an accomplishment rarely achieved by interns. Dr. Eldore's award provided additional funding of $2,000 to implement his community-based project, providing access to advanced care planning workshops to transgender individuals,” adds Nova Rivera, Health Services Program Manager—Professional Staff at UW Long COVID Clinic and CAReS (COVID Aftercare Recovery and Support).