ASA Mentoring Program

Physician mentors share valuable insights and advice.

Mentors and mentees rate the ASA Mentoring program 4 out of 5 stars

"This is such an incredible resource and I am greatly appreciative that it exists! I've been able to connect with people at programs I didn't think I would ever be able to get an "in" to, and they have continuously given me lots of great advice!"

"Thanks for making this a resource! As a medical student coming from a school that has no home program and only recently had a dedicated anesthesiology faculty join, having access to mentors who are willing to help has been tremendously useful!"

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Sign up to be a mentor

As a mentor, you’ll be matched with a mentee through an online matching tool that aims to provide an “on-demand” mentoring relationship supported by resource materials and standardized check-ins to keep you and your mentee accountable.

What's in it for you? Beyond the feel-good effect of helping someone navigate their career, becoming a mentor helps you:

Develop your career and leadership skills in a structured, micro-volunteering way – you set the pace and time commitment
Near-peer mentoring helps you share your newly gained knowledge to those going through their career; your knowledge and experience will help mentees achieve their unique professional and personal goals
Leadership mentoring allows you to gain exposure to ASA’s volunteer structure
Support underrepresented ASA members in anesthesiology as a specialty

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Find a mentor

Today’s ever-changing health care climate requires both hard and soft skills to successfully navigate forward. Having a mentor to provide valuable feedback, encouragement, and support, can help your professional and personal growth.

If you’re interested in having someone in your corner with the knowledge and experience to help you achieve long-term success, sign up as a mentee. Through your mentorship relationship, you’ll:

Gain valuable insight and guidance
Receive useful feedback for measurable results
Expand your network and make lasting connections
Set and achieve professional and personal goals

Start by completing your profile and you’ll be matched up with a mentor that can best help guide and support you in achieving your personal and professional growth and goals.

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Mentorship journey

Enroll: Complete your mentor or mentee profile (5 minutes)
- Profiles include start and end dates for availability
- Mentors may specify maximum number of mentees they are willing to take on
Search: Mentee selects search options from available demographics (e.g., area of expertise, career stage, etc.)
- These demographics mirror those for both mentor and mentee profiles
Match: Mentee sends mentorship request. If the request is accepted, set up a discovery call (45-60 minutes)
Mentor: If it’s a good fit, agree to terms of mentorship (e.g., time commitment is set by the mentor)
Evaluate: Complete an evaluation of your experience (as a mentor or mentee) at the mid-point and the end of your mentoring relationship

Need more information? Review this step-by-step guide