GUMC Mentoring Program: Mentor

Please note, for this program, we do not have an application process for mentors. The mentor is selected by the mentee, and the mentor only participates in the second half of the program.  If you are interested in being a mentor, please email gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu, and we can recommend you to one of our mentees in the program if their goals/mentoring needs align with your areas of expertise and knowledge.

We encourage people who are interested in mentoring, to consider applying to be a pod leader.

Time Requirements

Part 2: Professional Development Implementation (Months 5 – 8)

Benefits of Participating

• Significant service opportunity necessary for promotion
• Contributing to culture of mentoring at GUMC
• Fostering growth of promising faculty
• Growing network
• Access to program resources and learning

Please also see testimonials at the end of this page.

Application Process

As mentioned above, or this program, we do not have an application process for mentors. The mentor is selected by the mentee, and the mentor only participates in the second half of the program.  If you are interested in being a mentor, please email gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu, and we can recommend you to one of our mentees in the program if their goals/mentoring needs align with your areas of expertise and knowledge.

Mentor must meet the following qualifications:

• Must have had a faculty appointment with Georgetown University for at least two years or more
• We strongly recommend that the mentor is at least one rank above the rank of the mentee
• Must have some experience as a mentor to other faculty members (formal or informal)
• Must be committed to the time requirements necessary for the role

We encourage people who are interested in mentoring, to consider applying to be a pod leader.

Have more questions?

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

Testimonials

“I really admire how my mentee has developed her voice to put her professional priorities first. We have worked together informally prior to this mentoring session and we will continue to work together as she grows her independent career. I’ve seen such a real growth in confidence.”

Mentor from Fall 2022

“I have had the privilege to grow up scientifically and academically under the guidance of a strong and diverse community of mentors. I am grateful to be able to pass on some of that legacy.”

Mentor from Fall 2022

100% of the mentors from Fall 2022 would be interested in maintaining a relationship with their mentee after the program ends and believed the meetings with the mentee were also benefitting them

Data from Fall 2022 Mentor Evaluation