Description

The A. Clifford Barger Mentorship Award is presented annually by the American Physiological Society (APS) to honor a member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, guidance, and mentorship of underrepresented students in the physiological sciences. This award recognizes mentoring as a vital professional activity and celebrates APS members who dedicate significant effort to mentoring trainees from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The award highlights role modeling, outreach, and ongoing professional development for mentees, particularly those from groups underrepresented in physiology.