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

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


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.

“I am committed to DEIB because I believe that everyone should have access to equitable resources. When one of us rises, we all rise. I am interested in this mentorship program because I believe that I have unique experience regarding equity and will be able to share from those experiences...” 

Paige Marsolais-Heitman
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phelps Health



“As a mentor, I would like to be a support for someone when I didn't have one myself. I want people to know that their differences are strengths and not to be afraid to show them in the workplace. Your unique point of view is important!” 

Katie Sorce
Marketing & Content Strategist
Smith & Jones



“I am committed to creating a pipeline and network for current and future colleagues to succeed no matter their background. It’s reality that not everyone has access to the same connections and resources and the playing field should be leveled.” 

Jamie Williams
Director of Executive Communications
UNC Health