Engage in Mentoring

Mentorship Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Enhance your career and contribute to the health care strategy community through the SHSMD Mentorship Program. Whether you're looking to receive strategic guidance, develop your strengths or give back, this program fosters a collaborative environment where mentors and mentees grow together.


PROGRAM OPTIONS

Traditional Mentorship Flash Mentorship
Engage in a six-month relationship to achieve goals set in the Mentee’s Development Plan. Tackle a specific task, skill or project in a shorter, more focused session. Click here for more information on Flash Mentorship.


PARTICIPATION STEPS

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Mentor Enrollment
Mentee Enrollment
Mentor Profile
Mentee Profile
SHSMD Mentorship Directory
Development Plan
Mentorship FAQs

1. ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM

    • Choose whether you want to enroll as a Mentor or a Mentee.
    • Complete your enrollment form, indicating your background and goals.
    • Choose between a six-month Traditional Mentorship or a short-term Flash Mentorship. (You can change your preference for type of mentorship at any time in your Mentor or Mentee profile.) 


Click on the appropriate button to proceed to the enrollment form:

    


2. SELECT A MENTOR


3. ARRANGE MEETINGS

    • Relationships typically last about six months.
    • Meetings typically take place once a month for about 30 minutes.
    • Discuss and set communication methods and schedules. 


4. DEVELOP A PLAN

    • Collaborate with your Mentor to create a Development Plan and spend time putting plans into action.
    • If you’re unsure of what you’d like to work on, check out Bridging Worlds to identify skills to work on.


5. REVIEW PROGRESS

    • Regularly assess the mentorship’s effectiveness in achieving your goals.

Tip: Ask yourself the following questions: Did I reach my goals? Did I learn something? Do I feel more confident? 


6. CONCLUDE OR RENEW

    • Decide to either finish the mentorship at the end of the term or renew it for further development.


PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

  • Traditional Mentorship: Commit to at least a six-month relationship, attend all scheduled meetings, and participate in the initial kick-off call.
  • Flash Mentorship: Come prepared with specific questions or tasks.


GETTING STARTED

For SHSMD members, follow the steps above. Not a member of SHSMD? Join today to participate in the Mentorship Program.


SHSMD Mentorship FAQs

Mentoring Suggestions

Currently, there are no suggestions.

"My mentee and I are off to a great start. She is so engaged, focused and proactive. I’m enjoying this relationship and grateful to the SHSMD team for launching this program."

Christine Albert, MBA, MPP, APR


"With the absence of most in-person conferences, this is a great way to make connections with others in our field who can help guide your career or chat about ideas!"

Amy Jose, Marketing Strategist, Masters Student

“I feel incredibly privileged to have the opportunity to meet with my mentor. Her experience is invaluable and she’s willing to share her knowledge with me in an honest and actionable way.”

Amanda Polecek, Marketing Coordinator, Kearney Regional Medical Center