GUMC Mentoring Program: Mentee
Time Requirements
Part 1: Professional Development Planning
All events are virtual via Zoom.
Activity | Time Needed | Frequency |
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Cohort Sessions | 90 minutes; all sessions 4:30 – 6 PM ET | First month: 2 sessions Months 2 – 4: 1 session per month |
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
Activity | Time Needed | Frequency |
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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 |
Benefits of Participating
Please also see testimonials at the end of this page.
Application Process
If you are interested in being a mentee, you must meet the following qualifications:
- Mentees can be any full time faculty new to GUSOM, SON, or SOH within the past two years regardless of rank OR any full time faculty 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.
Applications are closed for the Fall 2023 Cohort. We will have another cohort in Spring 2024. Please contact gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu if you are interested or if you have any questions.
Have more questions?
You can also email gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu with any questions.
Testimonials
“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
“I would not have approached this person about mentorship without the program, and they are now one of my key mentors.”
Mentee from Fall 2022
“I have developed a stronger relationship with my Chair in terms of career development and I have gained access to department and GUMC guidance documents that I had NO idea existed.”
Mentee from Spring 2022