ASPN Mentorship Program

Overview
The goal of this initiative is to provide members of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology with a centralized mechanism to identify and request formalized mentorship in a variety of areas including: research; justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; workforce; transplant; and divisional leadership. Mentorship matches are made on a society level but individual match-making will occur at the committee level. 

Target Audience
ASPN is seeking members to participate - either as a mentor with experience or a mentee eager to learn.

Program Terms
Mentorship term is one year, beginning January 1 of each year, ending December 31. Members of the program will be asked to meet (virtually or in person) at least twice yearly, with opportunities to meet in-person at both PAS and ASN. 

Acute Care
Pediatric Nephrologists with expertise in acute care nephrology and/or who are directors of acute care nephrology programs would be paired for mentorship of Junior Faculty (or senior fellows) who are planning to be or who are new Acute Care Nephrology Directors at their institution.

Division Heads
This program connects division directors from different institutions. The goal is to provide mentoring for new division directors and those who are facing challenges or think they could benefit from additional support.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)
For all interested in Pediatric Nephrology, prioritizing trainees and junior faculty from historically excluded and underrepresented groups.

Member Education 
The Membership Education Committee serves to provide ongoing education for faculty, fellows, residents and students.  This includes monthly webinars on relevant pediatric nephrology topics, yearly board review course, and other educational initiatives.  Mentees would be given opportunities to participate in these activities to help develop their medical education skills.

Research
Pairs all individuals, regardless of prior experience, interested in pursuing research with expert mentors in the field.

Transplant
Senior Pediatric Nephrologists with expertise in transplantation would be paired for mentorship of Fellows or Junior Faculty who are planning to be or who are new Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program Directors at their institution. 

Workforce
Are you looking for mentorship to help with career planning, professional development, navigating the promotion/tenure process, or any other needs? This program offers the opportunity to connect mentee-mentor pairs in Pediatric Nephrology from different institutions to help with individualized career planning and mentorship needs unique to the mentee's goals. Early career faculty, residents interested in pediatric nephrology, and fellows are encouraged to participate and will be paired with mid-level/senior faculty with experience and expertise based on your goals from this mentorship experience.

Questions:
Please email the ASPN office at info@aspneph.org with questions or assistance with registration.