Physicians Needed to Help with U of M’s Mentorship Program

February 17, 2022

The MAPS-Physician Mentorship Program is looking to develop meaningful long-term mentorships between physicians and pre-med students, especially students in BIPOC communities. 

Many pre-medical students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, may lack access to physician mentors, thus the partnership with the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS) at the University of Minnesota. 

Interested volunteers should know the following expectations of the program: 

• Mentorships should last a minimum of one year. At the end of the year, the mentor-mentee pair may continue their mentorship together if desired. 

• The time commitment is flexible and will ultimately be left up to the mentor-mentee pair, but meetings should ideally occur every one to two months to develop meaningful mentorships. (Virtual or phone meetings are the safest formats at this time). 

• Mentors are willing and able to offer advice about the application and interview process, as well as future educational and career goals. 

• Mentor-mentee pairs will uphold the values of mutual respect and cultural humility, and work to maintain a safe space for both parties. 

If you are interested in being a mentor, please register here. 

You will be paired with a pre-medical student as they register, so the timing of when you start may vary depending on demand. Please direct questions to Jenny Zhang, MD.