Both consider their relationship to be an example of what mentorship in emergency medicine, at its best, can be: enduring, flexible, and centered on mutual growth.
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ACEP Now: February 2026 (Digital)“Having a mentor like Eric, they aren’t putting their interests first, they are truly mentoring and shaping the person that the mentee wants to be,” said Dr. Donohue.
“Mentorship relationships should really be two ways. We learn from each other. I may bring greater depth of experience and history of doing stuff, but we work together, we learn together, we develop questions together, and truly, that’s when it really becomes fun,” added Dr. Fleegler.
When asked about Dr. Donohue’s future, Dr. Fleegler is certain: “One day she’ll be my boss. Kendall is going to have an amazing career ahead of her.”
Ms. Enser is ACEP’s Public Relations Manager.
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