Peer-to-Peer Trainee Mentorship Program
The SRSA Peer-to-Peer Trainee Mentorship Program allows incoming graduate students to be paired with senior graduate students.
Benefits to Students
Guidance for new trainees from more senior graduate students:
A key objective of the mentorship program is to provide incoming students with guidance to help them integrate into the Institute, discover the resources available, advise them about the best ways to get started with their training, and help them navigate various aspects of being a research student.
2. Building mentorship skills:
Trainees who volunteer for the program will benefit from the opportunity to hone their mentoring skills. They will be able to provide insight and advice to mentees stemming from their own personal experiences. This also encourages self-reflection and aids in the development of communication skills.
3. Encourage inclusion among students at different career levels:
The feeling of isolation is a common complaint among research trainees, especially during the pandemic. We hope that this mentorship program will introduce trainees to their fellow graduate students, and help to develop a supportive community. Such networking would provide everyone involved with professional development opportunities and encourage social interactions.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying to be a mentor or mentee this year, please fill out the following respective forms
Pairings will occur within 2-3 weeks of application.
Applications are closed for this academic year.
Mentor-Mentee Agreement
By joining the SRSA Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program, you agree to undertake several responsibilities. These responsibilities apply to both the mentor and mentee.
I understand that my involvement in the program spans from November 2022 to June 2023.
I understand that there is no minimum time to engage with your mentor/mentee, but that contact on a biweekly basis is ideal to gain the most from the program.
I will strive to attend SRSA events to engage with my mentor/mentee and other trainees.
I agree to reach out to the SRSA executive team if I have any concerns about my pairing, the nature of the program or information which is being presented to me at SRSA@unityhealth.to.