Jeanne M. Hoffman, PhD, has received this year’s Joseph M. Czerniecki, MD, Award for Excellence in Clinician-Scientist Mentorship. This award is presented annually to a faculty member in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine who has shown exceptional dedication to mentoring clinician-scientists. This award honors mentors who provide substantial support and guidance, helping their mentees navigate challenges and achieve success in their careers. Dr. Hoffman is a professor of rehabilitation medicine, a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist, and head of the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
“I am so grateful to receive this award and was surprised because I don't feel like I do anything out of the ordinary. I want to thank those who nominated me and the committee who chose me, as it is wonderful to know I've made some impact,” says Dr. Hoffman.
Dr. Hoffman has played a vital role in helping clinician-scientists navigate challenges while securing research funding and achieving success as a clinician-scientist. This award is presented to someone who shows promise in mentoring clinician-scientists and has positively impacted the department. Dr. Hoffman exemplifies the interprofessional rehabilitation mission by actively mentoring across disciplines to support the growth and development of her mentees as well as research staff.
“Dr. Hoffman is such an inspiration. She leads a full clinical team and multiple research teams with patience, grace, and strong leadership. I have worked with her for 10+ years and have been given opportunities to grow with help and mentorship. She is kind, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable in various topics. She is always willing to share information and give her teams the space to grow and learn,” Erica Wasmund, Research Coordinator.
Dr. Hoffman is recognized for her many outstanding contributions to the department, including mentoring and supporting our faculty and trainees who engage in clinical research. This award was presented at the 2025 Justus F. Lehmann Lehmann Symposium, May 9, 2025.
About the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Mentoring Awards
Mentorship of students, trainees, and faculty is the foundation of academic medicine. Mentors are people who invest time, energy, and resources in the next generation of rehabilitation professionals and faculty. Mentors not only foster the professional development and success of individual mentees but also contribute to the overall strength and advancement of the field of rehabilitation medicine. A Mentoring Awards Program was launched in 2023 to recognize excellence in mentorship in the UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Each year, three awards are presented to faculty members:
- Kathryn M. Yorkston Award for Excellence in Student / Trainee Mentorship
- Joseph M. Czerniecki, MD, Award for Excellence in Clinician-Scientist Mentorship
- Teresa L. Massagli, MD, Award for Excellence in Mentorship of Clinicians
The awards are presented each year at the annual Justus F. Lehmann Symposium.