Abstract
It seems that until relatively recently, mentorship was hardly a topic of comment in academic discourse. Without doubt, the historical neglect of the role of mentors as appropriate for explicit discussion was a significant omission. However, Although my tutelage in having Kurt as a mentor may have been longer in duration than any others (as I believe) I am but one of legions of students, GI and research fellows, and faculty whose careers have been touched, and guided by Kurt as a mentor. Without a doubt, Kurt’s vicarious impact is truly remarkable. His nearly 150 fellows and postdoctoral trainees include (by latest count) 2 university presidents, 1 medical center president, 9 center directors or department chairs, 26 division chiefs, 24 research laboratory directors, and 92 academic full-time faculty including 48 professors. In addition to those who have pursued their careers within academe, there are also many who learned to become expert and empathic clinicians and have gone on to serve as clinical
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