INS Physicians Mentorship Program Guide

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INS Physicians Mentorship Program

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Maximize Your Mentorship Experience

Welcome to the INS Physician's Mentorship Program!

This guide will help you make the most of your mentorship experience and achieve your career goals in neuromodulation.

Section 1: Take Ownership

1.2 Initiating Contact:

Take the initiative to reach out to your mentor initially.

Demonstrate professionalism and respect for their time.

1.1 Define Your Goals:

Clearly outline your career aspirations and objectives. Use the information from your application to define what you would like to accomplish in 2024 with the support of your mentor.

During your first meeting, share your relevant professional and personal goals and objectives. Align them with your mentor’s experience and collaboratively identify specific, documented goals for your mentorship relationship.

Share your documented goals with your mentor to guide the mentorship.

1.3 Scheduling Meetings:

Proactively schedule regular meetings with your mentor.

Consider booking a standing monthly meeting for the entire year in advance to ensure consistent contact. You can always add, remove, or reschedule sessions. However, proactively slating time facilitates an opportunity to have at least one monthly touchpoint.

Tools like

Calendly⁠

Online Appointment Scheduling with Google Calendar⁠

, or

Doodle⁠

can be helpful if you find it challenging to align schedules.

1.4 On-site Meetings:

Mentors and Mentees often find it rewarding to connect in-person.

During your first meeting, share which industry meetings, conferences, or events you plan to attend and ask the same of your mentor. If there is alignment, slate time on your calendar for an in-person meeting if time allows. If the opportunity presents, take initiative to attend events that your mentor will be at if in-person sessions are desired.

Many mentors and mentees coordinate site visits to deepen the mentorship relationship and support the mentee’s development and exposure in the field. Ask your mentor if this is an option.

First Meeting Checklist:

Take the lead; reach out to book your first meeting.

Determine how frequently you will meet and how you will coordinate calendars. Slate as many sessions in advance as possible.

Determine goals for the mentorship. Document them and share them with your mentor.

Section 2: Building a Productive Relationship

2.1 Open Communication:

Be transparent and honest with your mentor about your progress and challenges.

Ask specific questions and seek guidance.

2.2 Respect Their Expertise:

Recognize and value your mentor's experience and knowledge.

Be receptive to feedback and suggestions.

2.3 Come Prepared:

Prepare for each meeting with a clear agenda and objectives.

Use your mentor's time effectively by being organized and focused.

Section 3: Mentorship for Growth

3.1 Align Goals:

Ensure your mentor understands your objectives and milestones.

Work together to set achievable targets for your career development.

Find understanding on your mentor’s expertise and exactly how they can help you achieve your goals. While some mentors may be exceptional at facilitating networking opportunities, others may offer value through imparting wisdom or providing publication opportunities.

Ask open ended questions to find alignment.

3.2 Skill Enhancement:

Seek guidance on improving both clinical and non-clinical skills.

Explore hands-on opportunities for growth and training. If the opportunity for in-person meetings exists, identify goals in advance and prepare yourself to best gain the knowledge and experience you seek.

3.3 Networking:

Connect on LinkedIn.

Inquire about opportunities to leverage your mentor's network for introductions and connections.

Attend relevant events together, if possible, to expand your professional circle.

3.4 Reverse Mentorship:

You bring skill, expertise, and specific knowledge to the table. Inquire as to how you may be able to help your mentor, in turn.

Share insight into your unique expertise, such as topics of keen interest, experience in other professions or in relevant industry research, and personal experiences and connections that may be of value to your mentor.

Reverse mentorship supports your growth and positions you to be an effective mentor in the future.

Section 4: Overcoming Challenges

4.1 Addressing Obstacles:

Communicate openly with your mentor when facing difficulties.

Collaborate to find solutions and strategies to overcome challenges.

INS Contact for Mentorship Program Support:

Mandi Soleil⁠

–

msoleil@neuromodulation.com⁠

⁠

4.2 Progress Assessment:

Regularly evaluate your progress toward your goals. The INS will check in periodically for updates.

Adjust your mentorship plan as necessary to stay on track.

Section 5: Closing the Mentorship

5.1 Express Gratitude:

Thank your mentor for their guidance and support.

5.2 Pay It Forward:

Consider becoming a mentor in the future to leverage your experience to further develop the field of neuromodulation.

Share your knowledge and experiences with others to continue the cycle of mentorship.

We wish you a productive and enriching mentorship experience in the INS Physician’s Mentorship Program!

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