Mentors Needed!
Medical students: Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to accept new medical student mentees due to a lack of available mentors. This has resulted in a significant waitlist, and we deeply regret that we cannot offer immediate placement in the program.
About mENTor
The AAO-HNS mentorship program connects medical student members to otolaryngologists across the country who are eager to share their guidance, advice, and personal experiences about the path to residency and practice as well as their day-to-day experiences of the specialty. Through one-on-one interactions, students have an opportunity to learn directly from experienced physicians in a welcoming, confidential environment.
Mentors Will:
- Be supportive, positive, interested, and involved
- Provide timely feedback on the student’s ideas and questions through phone calls and email as appropriate
- Act as a role model
- Maintain confidences
Students Will:
- Discuss expectations and ask questions. (e.g. how to enhance ability to obtain a residency position? Clerkships, especially timing? Research opportunities?)
- Be receptive to feedback
- Be respectful of the mentor’s time
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
Students and mentors are matched on a first-come, first-served basis. Mentors may not be located in the area where the student is attending medical school. Contact info will be shared between mentor and student; it’s their mutual responsibility to connect and maintain communication.
Requests for changes by student or mentor will be considered on an individual basis.
Participation in the program is completely voluntary, and as such participation is not administered or overseen by AAO-HNS nor does AAO-HNS endorse or warrant any results or benefits of the program.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions or for further information.
