Dolores B. Njoku, MD

2024 Dean’s Impact Award Recipient

Dolores B. Njoku, MD, defines what it means to be an exceptional mentor and sponsor, demonstrating a keen commitment to the professional development of her colleagues. In her role as division chief of pediatric anesthesiology, she has implemented a strategic approach to mentorship, organizing teams that focus on specific areas of expertise and conducting monthly meetings to set SMART goals. Through her leadership, the clinical operations group, Pediatric Anesthesiology Research Accelerator Development (PARADE) and Pediatric Anesthesiology Education Partnership were re-organized, leading to the promotion of two faculty members to full professor, four to associate professor and three to assistant professor. Her impact extends across various domains of mentorship. In the realm of clinical mentorship, she effectively facilitated the promotion of faculty to professor by establishing commitments to safety in clinical operations. Njoku’s multifaceted approach to mentorship underscores her dedication to fostering growth, not only in clinical and educational realms but also in the research domain, making her an outstanding leader in pediatric anesthesiology and beyond.