Mentorship and Coaching

Staff Mentorship Program

The Department of Medicine Staff Mentorship Program was developed by the WellDOM initiative to help staff find experienced mentors who can guide them on their professional journeys and is tailored to the unique needs of administrative staff within the department. 

Mentorship programs at work can increase employee retention, boost workplace satisfaction, increase workplace diversity, increase competency leading to increased job satisfaction, and foster professional growth. Our mentorship program will utilize a facilitated peer mentorship model – an approach that is grounded in collaborative work among a cohort of mentee peers under the guidance of a senior mentor.

Applications for the 2023–24 Staff Mentorship Program Now Open!

Applications are due Friday, September 8, 2023.

The goals of the Staff Mentorship Program are to:

  • Facilitate staff career development specifically with building work-related competencies, self-evaluation, leadership skills, and opportunities. This program will focus on the development of both mentees and mentors. Topics may include but will not be limited to:
    • Resume Building
    • Create networking opportunities
    • Developing your peer support/community
    • Identifying a career path
    • Aligning values with career
    • Growth mindset
    • Setting boundaries
    • Team goal setting
    • Workplace efficiencies and process improvement
    • Culture of an academic setting and how to navigate
    • Self-advocacy
  • Integrate with Department of Medicine onboarding process and focus on supporting new hires and acclimating to culture and workplace.

  • Facilitate an inclusive and supportive culture.

  • Breakdown silos and connect staff across different functions, divisions and locations.

  • Build human centered, strong, trusting relationships that motivate and guide toward future goals. 

  • Provide opportunities for professional skill building for both mentors and mentees.

  • Increase engagement and affinity for and within the Department of Medicine.

Who is eligible to apply?

All School of Medicine faculty and staff.

If interested, please fill out the Mentor Application by Friday, September 8.
 
Questions? Please contact program co-leads Cheryl Loudd or Katie Morrison.

Who is eligible to apply?

All Department of Medicine research and administrative staff. 

If interested, please fill out the Mentee Application by Friday, September 8.

Questions? Please contact program co-leads Cheryl Loudd or Katie Morrison.

Questions?

Please contact program co-leads Cheryl Loudd or Katie Morrison.