Mentorship can be a critical segue into the field of infectious diseases, offering mentees invaluable insights from experienced ID professionals and providing mentors with the satisfaction of supporting young professionals. Through iDMentorship365, mentees gain valuable perspectives, feedback and advice, ensuring we have a strong and capable workforce prepared to address important public health threats.
Why Become a Mentor?
- INSPIRE the next generation of ID professionals;
- ADVANCE your leadership skills;
- GAIN satisfaction from guiding mentees;
- NETWORK with other seasoned professionals.
Why Become a Mentee?
- RECEIVE tailored advice from experienced ID professionals to help navigate your career;
- EXPLORE career development tools and educational materials;
- GROW a diverse network of peers, mentors and industry leaders;
- ACCELERATE your career with personalized support and guidance.
Program Benefits for Mentees
- One-year electronic subscription to Clinical Infectious Diseases and The Journal of Infectious Diseases;
- One-year membership in the Infectious Diseases Society of America;
- Ongoing access to ID-related activities, career pathways, peer discussion groups, professional development webinars and other mentored activities through the IDSA mentorship community platform;
- Registration to IDWeek and a $750 travel stipend (for attendees), iDMentorship365 networking activities, exclusive access to the headshot booth, reserved VIP seating at IDBugBowl and more.
I personally love the idea of being mentors and mentee. Last year I was able to mentor one student who has interest in ID and is great experience. At the same time, I was mentored by one attending from NYU and the experience was very positive. iDMentorship365 is a great space to ask questions, create relationships, expand networking and build a solid platform to boost our careers.
- Bismarck Bisono-Garcia, MD, IDSA Fellows Subcommittee
