Mentorship Overview
Program Timeline
Fall Intake Timeframes
| Jul/Aug | Sep | Sep | Sep | Oct-Feb |
| Newsletters | Pre-work | Matching Workshop | Ranking & Pairing | Mentorship Meetings |
Spring Intake Timeframes
| Jan/Feb | Feb | Feb | Feb | Mar-Jun |
| Newsletters | Pre-work | Matching Workshop | Ranking & Pairing | Mentorship Meetings |
Application and Acceptance
Promotion of the next intake will be announced in the chapter newsletter one month before the mandatory matching workshop. Interested participants are highly encouraged to attend the mentorship infosession and review the program details and FAQs within these pages. Apply for the program through the Mentorship team or add your name to the wait list between intakes. You will receive email confirmation from the Mentorship team if you have been accepted for an intake.
Pre-work
Program participants are required to complete an online worksheet prior to the matching workshop (30-60 minutes). This worksheet allows participants to reflect on their goals, expectations, and partnership criteria. The information submitted will be used to direct discussion during the matching workshop.
Matching workshop
Participants gather for 3 hours to spend 10 minutes apiece with prospective mentorship partners. Pre-work information will be made available in the form of participant bios and printed worksheets containing your prepared goals, expectations, and partnership criteria. Because this is your only chance to meet program participants for the purposes of creating your partner shortlist, attendance to the matching workshop is mandatory. Date and location of the workshop will be announced before applications are accepted.
Ranking and pairing
Each participant submits a shortlist of preferred partners and "do not match" selections to the Mentorship team within 2 days of the matching workshop. Participants will be matched as best as possible to their preferences - individuals listed in "do not match" will never be paired with you. Pairings will be announced within 1 week of the matching workshop.
Mentorship meetings
Once pairs are announced, the mentor and protégé shall communicate directly with each other to establish a suitable meeting schedule and mentorship agenda. The Mentorship team will communicate with all active pairs during the course of the offical mentorship period (feedback sessions, informal socials, etc). Mentors and protégés may choose to extend the duration of their mentorship period beyond the official 4.5 months by joining the subsequent intake.
PDU structure
PMPs are awarded PDUs for active participation in the Mentorship Program.
| PDUs Awarded | Action Required |
| 1 | Attend the optional information session for the Mentorship Program |
| 3 | Complete the required Matching Workshop as a mentor or protégé |
| 1 | Attend the optional mid-term check-in |
| 1 | Attend the optional end-of-term information session to share feedback and lessons learned with fellow participants |
| 15 Category 3 | Spend at least 15 hours in official mentorship meetings, documenting the minutes of each meeting and submitting them to the Mentorship Director. |
Testimonials from Program Alumni
Listen to the experiences and recommendations of past Mentorship Program alumni to get a better sense of what this program is about.
For further info, please contact: director.mentorship@pmi.bc.ca.