Do's and Don'ts

Do's

Create goals: Work with your mentor to make goals on what you would like out of the mentorship program and set those expectations with your pair early on.
Come prepared: to make the best of the time you have with your mentor, come to meetings with a list of things you would like to talk about/questions to ask, updates you have, etc.
Be open to feedback: Your mentor is here to guide you in the right direction and may have feedback on what you can do to improve your medical experience as a student.
Show initiative: Continue to seek out opportunities and stay active in getting the most of the program.
Respect your mentor’s time: Make sure you communicate anytime you may need to cancel, provide your schedule beforehand to your mentor to ensure you are maximizing both your time and your mentor’s.
Express gratitude: Acknowledge the time your mentor is taking out and let them know the impact that has had on your journey as a student!

Don’t be passive: Engage actively and to take ownership of your growth through the program.
Don’t contact your mentor at hours after typical “work hours” and expect an immediate response
Don’t become overly dependent solely on your mentor for opportunities they are here to guide you

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