The TOS Mentoring program is intended to assist students, postdocs, and junior faculty members plan their careers with the advice of more experienced colleagues. The length of the mentoring relationship is determined by the mentor/mentee match, with a minimum of one meeting either in-person or through email.

How does the program work?

Both mentors and mentees will complete an information form with basic information and interest in discussing a variety of mentoring topics. The Mentoring Subcommittee will match mentors and mentees based on shared goals and interests. Participants will be notified by email about their match and provided contact information to initiate the relationship.

Who can participate?

Requirements to be a mentor:

• You have an advanced degree and experience in obesity research.
•  You are willing to provide mentorship, via email or in-person, for at least one session and for an extended period if desired.

Requirements to be a mentee:

• You are interested in discussing career development, research or professional challenges with a more experienced colleague.
• You are willing to take responsibility for the mentoring relationship, initiating the first meeting and following up with your mentor match.

Mentees can select more than one mentor, perhaps for different purposes, and mentors can counsel more than one mentee.

How do I sign up?