Mentoring scheme

A mentee will be connected with a mentor who has valuable first-hand experience in one or more of the following areas: oncology, leadership, and academia. This will generally be a oncology registrar or consultant. The mentee will typically be a medical student, resident doctor or oncology trainee. This mutually beneficial scheme will provide both networking opportunities and individualised support in achieving aspirations and overcoming challenges.

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Structure:

• Three monthly virtual meetings for an initial period of one year.

• Face to face meetings may be a possibility if mentors and mentees are working in the same trust. 

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The mentee will:

• Create a personalised development plan to tackle specific goals

• Receive advice, support and encouragement.

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The mentor will:

• Gain mentoring experience

• Have an active role in promoting women in oncology leadership and academic roles. 

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