Mentorship across disciplines with President Toyin Tofade

In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Toyosi Onwuemene sits down with Dr. Toyin Tofade, President of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Tofade shares her journey from pharmacist to president, discussing the importance of mentorship and sponsorship across disciplines. This insightful conversation explores the value of building a diverse network of mentors and how to recognize and seize mentoring opportunities.

Key Points Discussed:

• Dr. Tofade's career journey from pharmacist to college president
• Advantages and disadvantages of moving between institutions
• The importance of mentoring across disciplines and how to approach it
• Strategies for curating a network of mentors and sponsors
• Real-life examples of how mentorship has played a role in Dr. Tofade's career
• The significance of building relationships and being open to mentoring opportunities in various formats
• The role of gender in mentorship and the value of having both male and female mentors

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Howard University College of Pharmacy
• Wake Area Health Education Center

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