Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Mentoring Program

This mentoring program provides the opportunity to meet with a mentor or mentee outside of one’s own institution/official support system to network and discuss a range of topics.
Sign up to participate as a mentor, mentee, or both! Mentors and mentees will be matched by the DEI Committee based on shared interests, backgrounds or identities. Mentees will be matched with one mentor, while mentors may be matched with up to three mentees. Mentors and mentees should plan for virtual meetings leading up to the ICAMPAM 2024 Conference, in-person interaction at ICAMPAM in Rennes, France, and meeting throughout the following year.

Application deadline: February 5, 2024

Application Form

The Mentoring Program has two levels of participation for mentees and 1 level for mentors:

Level 1 for Students in Training
  • Receive a mentor who is not affiliated with the mentee’s institution
  • Receive a free or discounted rate for membership in ISMPB and attend the ICAMPAM meeting
  • Receive a letter welcoming them into ISMPB/program highlighting the following expectations regarding the meeting:
    • Set up a meeting with their mentor at the ISMPB meeting (preferably at the beginning of the meeting, early on the first day)
      • Mentor will discuss meeting navigation and how to determine which sessions to attend (especially a meeting with the ISMPB DEI representative/subcommittee, keynote sessions, business meeting, and banquet)
      • Mentor will take them to presentations and social events.
      • Mentor will ensure networking opportunities such that the mentee meets a minimum of five professional members they did not previously know.
    • May specifically be asked to attend other aspects of the annual meeting or perform duties such as
      • Breakfast/lunch/dinner with the keynote speakers.
      • Other duties appointed by members of the ISMPB DEI subcommittee.
    • Submit a meeting report to the DEI subcommittee that provides details of their annual meeting participation, including activities in which they engaged, contacts met, information learned, ideas for activities throughout the year, and recommendations for improving the experience for mentees the following year. Report is due two weeks after the last day of the meeting.

Additionally, Level 1 mentees will:

  • Maintain contact with mentor throughout the following year.
  • Learn about participating in the meeting.
  • Recruit students at their university and in their region to become members of ISMPB.
  • Attend the next ISMPB Meeting.
Level 2 for Ph.D., M.D., Professional or Terminal Master’s with Job (includes Post-Docs)
  • Receive a mentor who is not affiliated with the mentee’s institution.
  • Receive a free or discounted rate for membership in ISMPB and attend the ICAMPAM meeting
  • Receive a letter welcoming them into ISMPB/program highlighting the following expectations regarding the annual meeting:
    • Set up a meeting with mentor at the ISMPB meeting (preferably at the beginning of the meeting, early on the first day)
      • Mentor will discuss meeting navigation and how to determine which sessions to attend (especially a meeting with the ISMPB DEI representative/subcommittee, keynote sessions, business meeting, and banquet)
      • Mentor will take them to presentations and social events.
      • Mentor will ensure networking opportunities such that the mentee meets five professional members they did not previously know.
    • Attend all sessions of the annual meeting, including meeting with the ISMPB DEI representative/subcommittee.
    • Attend ISMPB Board of Directors meeting as part of the annual meeting activities.
    • May specifically be asked to attend other aspects of the annual meeting or perform duties such as
      • Breakfast/lunch/dinner with the keynote speakers.
      • Other duties appointed by members of the ISMPB DEI subcommittee (e.g., chairing a session).
    • Submit a meeting report to the DEI subcommittee that provides details of their annual meeting participation, including activities in which they engaged, contacts met, information learned, ideas for activities throughout the year, and recommendations for improving the experience for mentees the following year. Report is due two weeks after the last day of the annual meeting.

Additionally, Level 2 mentees will:

  • Maintain contact with mentor throughout the following year.
  • Learn about participating in the national meeting and serving ISMPB.
  • Recruit students and professionals at their university and in their region to become members of ISMPB.
  • Attend the next ISMPB Meeting (serving as mentor to a Level 1 mentee).
  • Serve as member on an ISMPB committee.
The Mentors’ Role
  • Receive an ISMPB mentee who is not affiliated with the mentor’s institution.
  • Contact mentee prior to ISMPB Annual Meeting.
  • Set up a meeting with mentee at the ISMPB meeting (preferably at the beginning of the meeting, early on the first day)
    • Discuss meeting navigation and how to determine which sessions to attend.
    • Accompany them to presentations and social events.
    • Ensure networking opportunities such that mentee meets five professional members they did not previously know.
    • Attend all sessions of the annual meeting.
    • Suggest having a meal together.
  • Attend meeting with the ISMPB DEI representative/subcommittee and mentees.
  • Communicate as necessary with any existing mentors at mentee’s institution.
  • Assist mentee with writing report.
  • Maintain contact with mentee throughout the following year.
  • Assist mentee with learning about service to ISMPB.