Mentorship & Leadership
AJMA Interdisciplinary Mentorship Program
Applications are now being accepted and will close on Tuesday, September 15.

Applications
Submit an application by September 15th, 2026 for Mentor/Mentee matching
You must be a member of AJMA to be a mentor or mentee

The AJMA Interdisciplinary Mentorship Program connects students, trainees, and established healthcare leaders across the Jewish healthcare community. Through meaningful, year-long mentoring relationships, the program fosters professional growth, leadership development, and a stronger sense of community rooted in shared Jewish identity and values.
Using a “Mentorship Family” model, participants at different stages of training and practice will benefit from both senior and near-peer mentorship. Whether you are seeking guidance, connection, or an opportunity to support the next generation of Jewish healthcare leaders, we invite all AJMA members to participate.
Program details
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Applications open: July 13, 2026
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Virtual information session and program overview: August 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
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Applications close: September 15, 2026
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Mentorship matches announced: Fall 2026
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Program duration: One academic year
Join us in building a supportive, connected community of Jewish healthcare professionals through mentorship and shared purpose.
About the Program
Mentorship Chair

Dr. Anna Goldenberg
Dr. Goldenberg is a dedicated trauma and acute care surgeon currently practicing at Cooper University Hospital. She completed her surgical training at UMDNJ and further advanced her expertise through a trauma and critical care fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. Dr. Goldenberg’s clinical interests lie in advancing trauma care, as she serves as the Trauma Research Director, where she leads evidence-based clinical research initiatives. Her commitment to mentorship and community engagement in southern New Jersey is profound. Dr. Goldenberg actively mentors high school, college, and medical students, offering them invaluable opportunities for shadowing and involvement in research projects. She balances her clinical responsibilities with her passion for education, making significant contributions to both patient care and the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Maintaining a meaningful connection to Israel, Dr. Goldenberg strengthens bonds through family ties, friendships, and international medical collaborations. As part of the AJMA Mentorship Program, she is dedicated to fostering relationships between Jewish medical professionals and students, aiming to build lasting national and international connections. Her commitment to mentorship reflects her passion for both medical education and the strengthening of the Jewish medical community.
Mentorship Resources
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Chen, M.M., et al., A Multifaceted Mentoring Program for Junior Faculty in Academic Pediatrics. Teach Learn Med, 2016. 28(3): p. 320-8.
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Kashiwagi, D.T., P. Varkey, and D.A. Cook, Mentoring programs for physicians in academic medicine: a systematic review. Acad Med, 2013. 88(7): p. 1029-37.
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Kibbe, M.R., et al., Characterization of Mentorship Programs in Departments of Surgery in the United States. JAMA Surg, 2016.
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Steven, A., J. Oxley, and W.G. Fleming, Mentoring for NHS doctors: perceived benefits across the personal-professional interface. J R Soc Med, 2008. 101(11): p. 552-7.
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Microsoft Word - EAST4ALL mentorship equity addendum -1.docx (This particular article talks about Equality, race, gender etc).
