What is Expected of Mentors?

We purposefully have designed this program to be flexible for Mentors. We know that you are busy and have many personal and professional commitments. You and your Mentee have complete control over your mentoring relationship and can decide how you want the relationship to work.

However, we do have a few minimal expectations:

• Set your relationship expectations right away about when and how you will connect with your Mentee (see the Mentorship Agreement Form to help guide that conversation). Note that one meeting is required (either in person or via video chat) and a typical number of meetings is 3-6. 
• Approach your mentoring relationship with respect, professionalism, and an open mind. 
• Respond to communications from your Mentee in a timely manner. 
• Listen and ask open-ended questions, which will assist your Mentee in thinking about their career or professional direction.
• Send your feedback and suggestions for improvement periodically to milanok@upenn.edu. We’d greatly appreciate your candid feedback. 
• Tell members of your Penn Medicine network about your experiences! As a growing program, we rely on word-of-mouth referrals to promote the program.

For our Mentors opting to host our Mentees during their residency or fellowship interviews, second looks, or conferences should adhere to the following guidelines: 

• Be clear and concise about the accommodations you are willing to offer 
• Should you need to cancel a visit, please contact your Mentee immediately!