Mentorship Scheme
About
With orthopaedic exposure in medical schools across the country being highly varied, many students have limited exposure to the field and struggle to find orthopaedic surgeons who can guide their learning and career aspirations. Through our mentorship scheme, we aim to pair enthusiastic medical students with orthopaedic surgeons who are keen to support and encourage them, to increase exposure, opportunities and outreach in orthopaedics.
You can sign up to be a mentor or mentee at anytime throughout the year, and we will do our best to allocate you with a mentee/mentor on a rolling basis. Please do note that we officially recruit every 2 years in April.
If you have any questions about the mentorship scheme, please get in touch with us via Twitter / Instagram (@BOMSA_UK) or email us at contact@bomsa.org.uk.
Become a Mentor
Who we are looking for?
• Orthopaedic surgeons ST3 and above
• Those who are enthusiastic to inspire and guide medical students to unlock their full potential.
Note: Prior mentoring experience is NOT a requirement to to be a mentor.
What we require from you?
• Commitment to the scheme for a minimum of 2 years.
• Meetings with your mentee(s) at least once every 2 months (6 times a year) either online or face-to-face.
• Active engagement with the scheme to provide advice, opportunities and resources for mentees.
Why get involved with the scheme?
• The opportunity to empower the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons from an early stage.
• Strengthen your own mentorship, leadership and interpersonal skills and receive feedback from the process.
• Contribute to the constructive and positive culture of mentorship in the orthopaedic field.
Become a Mentee
Who we are looking for?
• Medical students in any year group across UK medical schools (including intercalating and foundation year students)
• Those who are enthusiastic about furthering their personal and professional development
What we require from you?
• Commitment to the scheme for a minimum of 2 years.
• Meetings with your mentor at least once every 2 months (6 times a year) either online or face-to-face.
• Active engagement with the scheme, through setting goals for self improvement and utilising the opportunities, advice and resources offered by mentors.
Why get involved with the scheme?
• Receive guidance from experts in the field who are enthusiastic to support, encourage and motivate you through your medical school career towards current future goals.
• Gain valuable insights and knowledge from mentors beyond what is taught in medical school.
• Expand your professional network and connect with other like minded people.
• Develop your portfolio as well as your practical, communication and leadership skills.
Troubleshooting Form
The form below is designed to provide support and address any challenges that may arise during the mentor-mentee relationship. Whether you are experiencing communication difficulties, unmet expectations, or any other concerns, this form offers a structured way to highlight issues so they can be resolved in a timely and constructive manner.
Our goal is to ensure a positive and productive experience for both mentors and mentees. All submissions are confidential, and our mentorship and diversity team will work with you to find the best solution.