MAOFP's Mentor Program facilitates meaningful one-on-one mentorship opportunities between physicians, residents and students. Each participant may serve as a mentor and/or mentee to best meet their needs and goals. For example, a new physician or resident may wish to mentor a medical student or another resident, or he/she may wish to receive mentorship from a more experienced physician. 

 Submit your application here.

Program Structure

Interested members will complete an application and identify areas of needed support from a mentor and/or knowledge and guidance they would like to share with a mentee. MAOFP staff and leadership will pair members with complementary needs and strengths.

MAOFP will hold a virtual kick-off meeting to review the program structure and expectations of participation. Each mentorship pair will determine their own schedule and methods of communication (scheduled calls, in-person or virtual meetings, emails, etc.). It is highly recommended that each pair connect at least once per month.  

Mentor Benefits

• Positively impact the field of osteopathic family medicine

• Enhancement of coaching, leadership, and management skills
• Exposure to a diversity of thought, style, personality, and culture
• Satisfaction in sharing your wisdom and experience with others
• Opportunity to reflect on your own goals and practices

Mentee Benefits

• Access to a support system during critical stages of career development
• Gain knowledge and perspective on navigating your career
• Exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences
• Opportunity to develop career goals with input from an experienced physician

Participant Expectations

• Adhere to the communications schedule established by the mentorship pair and/or provide timely notice when rescheduling is necessary.
• Come prepared for each communication and follow through on agreed-upon action steps (e.g., sharing a resource, making an introduction).
• Respond to calls/emails from the mentor/mentee in a timely manner.
• Respect the confidentiality of discussions and only disclose information discussed with the permission of the mentor/mentee.
• Notify MAOFP staff immediately if you are no longer able to actively participate in the program.

Questions?

Contact the MAOFP office at info@maofp.org or (517) 253-8037.