GUMC Mentoring Program: Mentee

Time Requirements

Part 1: Professional Development Planning

All events are virtual via Zoom.

Mentee Time Requirements Part 1
Activity	Time Needed	Frequency
Cohort Sessions	90 minutes; all sessions 4:30 – 6 PM ET	Five sessions: September 10, October 1, October 22, November 19, December 17
Pre-session and Post-session work	30 – 60 minutes total; asynchronous	Before and after each cohort session
Meeting with Academic Leader (e.g. Department Chair)	30 minutes; scheduled between mentee and Academic Leader	Once during Part 1

Part 2: Professional Development Implementation

Mentee Time Requirements Part 2
Activity	Time Needed	Frequency
1:1 Meeting with Mentor	60 minutes; scheduled between mentee and mentor	Once a month
Pod Check In	45 minutes; scheduled at mutually convenient time for pod leader and pod members	Once a month
Meeting with Academic Leader (e.g. Department Chair)	30 minutes; scheduled between academic leader and mentee	Once during Part 2

Optional

Starting Fall 2026, the program will also offer optional group coaching series for faculty. Participation in the series will be optional for all mentees. More details will be provided to all mentees prior to the start of the program.

Benefits of Participating

Expand your connection and orientation to GUMC

Construct a personalized professional development plan with measurable goals

Receive personalized guidance on career advancement

Recognition from GUMC leadership for participation

Please also see testimonials at the end of this page.

Application Process

Applications are OPEN for the Fall 2026 Cohort!

If you are interested in being a mentee, you must meet the following qualifications:

Mentees can be a faculty member new to GUSOM, SON, or SOH within the past two years regardless of rank OR a faculty member at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor regardless of how long they have been at GUSOM, SON, SOH.
Must be able to commit to the aforementioned time requirements

Applicants will be selected based on ability to commit to all program activities, representation across disciplines, and the alignment of their mentoring need with the objectives of this program.

You must complete the Mentee Application by Friday, April 24 in order to be considered.

Please contact gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu if you have any questions.

Apply to be a Mentee

Have more questions?

We will be hosting two virtual open house information sessions to learn more about the program and ask questions for anyone interested in either participating as a Mentee or Pod Leader on:

Tuesday, April 7 at 4 PM ET (RSVP)
Monday, April 13 at 12 PM ET (RSVP)

You can email gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu with any questions.

RSVP for Information Session

Testimonials

“[Because of participating in this program] found my mentors, built up my network, developed a relationship with my Chair, and became more clear about my career goal…”
Mentee from Spring 2023

“I liked the resources available in this program – they will definitely be helpful for many years to come.”
Mentee from Spring 2023

“The program was extremely impactful… the mentorships and connections that have come from it have been a doorway into the world of academic opportunities offered at GUMC…. I am very excited about the potential I see for my personal growth.”
Mentee from Fall 2022