Dr. Klugman is an internationally renowned pediatric cardiac intensive care physician who was most recently the Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care program at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Klugman completed pediatric residency and fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric critical care in Washington, DC at Children’s National Hospital. Following his training Dr. Klugman remained on faculty at Children’s National where he held numerous hospital and heart center leadership positions before joining Johns Hopkins in 2020. Dr. Klugman has dedicated his career to mentoring the next generation of pediatric cardiac intensive care physicians, and as a fellow, founded the first fellow and early career subsection of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society. Dr. Klugman believes mentorship should provide both personal and professional guidance and be a cornerstone of professional growth. He is committed to mentoring trainees along the entire spectrum from medical school through fellowship and establishing mentorship as a career-long relationship. Dr. Klugman is excited about co-chairing the AJMA Mentorship Program, and establishing it as the cornerstone of collaboration, connections and professional growth for both the Jewish faculty mentors and students/trainees. The Mentorship Program will connect Jewish trainees with mentors who are passionate about mentorship, strengthening bonds in the Jewish medical community, and the growth of Jewish students and trainees.

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.