Dr. Michi Shinohara Wins Gender Equity Mentorship Award

UW Dermatology is proud to announce Michi Shinohara, MD, Associate Professor and Associate Chief for the Division of Dermatology, has been selected to receive the University of Washington Department of Medicine’s inaugural Gender Equity Mentorship Award!

Established in 2021, the Department of Medicine’s Gender Equity Awards recognize and celebrate individuals who are dedicated to supporting the success of women and gender minorities. Each year four awards are presented to one faculty or trainee and one staff member in two categories: Mentorship and Trailblazer. The Mentorship Awards honor those who have encouraged and supported women and gender minorities in their academic and professional endeavors.

Dr. Shinohara has been a transformative force within the Division of Dermatology and a champion for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. She has carved a path for future generations of leaders and become a strong role model for young women and residents and fellows of color who seldom see themselves represented in the disproportionately white, male-dominated field of dermatology. 

Over the past five years she has advised over 18 mentees, prioritizing women, those who identify as an underrepresented medical students interested in dermatology, and those interested in health disparities. Nationally, she is as a mentor for the American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Mentorship program, Student National Medical Association Dermatology Group, and the Skin of Color Society Mentorship program, and she has led multiple symposia at national meetings (American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology 2021, Association of the Professors of Dermatology 2021) focused on developing mentoring skills and increasing diversity in dermatology.

Congratulations Dr. Shinohara; thank you for the guidance and mentorship you’ve provided to our staff, faculty and trainees throughout the years!