Mentorship programme

Definition

• Global scope
• Maximum 24 months per mentee
• One mentor can coach 1­–2 mentees
• Each mentee can have only 1 mentor
• Mentees select and rate 3 mentors as their top preferences (assign a ranking from 1–3)
• The task force matches the mentor and mentee pairs. Once matched, the mentor-mentee pair will preferentially meet in person at the ESGO annual congress to kick off their mentor-mentee relationship
• Mentor-mentee pairs commit to ~1-hour one-to-one meetings every 4 months
• All mentors and mentees are invited to a networking event at the ESGO annual congress
• Webinars on communication, empowerment, time management, and well-being are planned and will be offered to the mentees every 3–4 months
• The mentor and the mentee need to always maintain confidentiality
• The mentor should be a positive role model supporting their mentee by giving academic and life advice, sharing experiences, and caring about their mentees' successes
• Any costs linked to participation in the programme are the responsibility of the participants
• The mentor and the mentee should provide regular feedback to the ESGO office on the success and operation of the programme
• The mentees and mentors will receive ESGO certificates