Bernadett Mahanay

Bio

As the Fellowship Programs Manager for the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine I am responsible for overseeing program management and administration of ACGME accredited clinical fellowship programs, this includes development and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and program activities. I am interested in finding ways to bridge gaps in fellow education by developing cross fellowship initiatives such as financial policies and bringing a holistic approach to the curriculum for our fellows in various areas such as curriculum development, finance, wellness, and global health. My career journey in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine started in October 2000 including various roles such as Fellowship Program Supervisor, Senior Fellowship Coordinator, Fellowship Coordinator and my first position in the department as an Administrative Associate for the Research Division.

I am passionate about mentorship for program coordinators and working on program development initiatives with our Senior Manager of Education, Dr. Candice Kunkle. I am committed to supporting fellows in achieving their academic and career goals while optimizing program efficiency and impact.

My personal hobbies include make-up artistry, hiking, walking, event planning, home renovations and spending time with family/friends. One of my favorite hobbies is planning events and parties.

Current Role at Stanford

Fellowship Programs Manager

Supervisors

• Candice Kunkle

Honors & Awards

• Excellence in Education Administration Award, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Education Services (2025, May)
• Cheers for Peers, Department of Anesthesiology (2024, February)
• Debra L. Dooley GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (2023, February)
• Service Excellence Award, Department of Anesthesiology, Fellowship Programs (2019, July)
• Annual Staff Award, Department of Anesthesiology (2008, June)

Education & Certifications

• Supervisor Academy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Certificate of Completion (2019)
• C-TAGME, National Board for Certification of Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) Programs, Certificate of Completion (2017)
• Manager Academy, Stanford University, Certificate of Completion (2017)
• BA, San Jose State University, Sociology (2016)

Projects

• Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Mentor, Stanford University School of Medicine (8/1/2020 - 5/31/2021)

  "The Stanford Medicine LEAD Program is a 10-month longitudinal leadership program for residents and fellows across GME to develop leadership and scholarship skills in addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), to produce leaders in academic medicine dedicated to DEI, and to improve the culture of medicine."
  https://med.stanford.edu/odme/residents-and-fellows/lead.html

  Location

  Stanford Health Care

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

• 5/29/25 - AES Volunteer Opportunity: Community Service Project with Ecumenical Hunger Program, Ecumenical Hunger Program

  AES team worked together to sort and put together food, hygiene products, and home good items. By giving back, we not only support those in need but also remind ourselves that we are part of a larger community. This experience deepens our appreciation for the importance of meaningful relationships as we serve our neighbors alongside our fellow sisters and brothers.

  Location

  East Palo Alto, CA

• 11/26/24 - Fellowhip Team Volunteer Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Palo Alto Child Care Community Center

  Volunteering the gift of time is precious. The fellowship team volunteered together to give back to the local community by setting up tables, unload food, distribute groceries and fresh produce to the community.

  Location

  Palo Alto, CA

Personal Interests

Make-up artistry, traveling, wine, hiking and event planning