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 – December
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 CLOSED for the GUMC Faculty Mentoring Program. Applications for the Fall 2027 Cohort will be advertised in Spring 2027. If you are seeking mentoring ahead of the next cohort, please contact gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu.

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 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.

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

Have more questions?

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

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