iDMentorship365 is a structured mentorship program connecting future infectious diseases leaders with experienced professionals across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Whether you're shaping your ID career or guiding the next generation, this program helps you build relationships, gain insight, and grow professionally.
Whether you're shaping your ID career or guiding the next generation, this program helps you build relationships, gain insight, and grow professionally.
Why Become a Mentee?
- 1:1 mentorship match;
- Structured 12-month connection plan;
- 1-year electronic subscription to Clinical Infectious Diseases and The Journal of Infectious Diseases;
- 1-year membership in the Infectious Diseases Society of America;
- Webinars on ID career pathways (e.g., academia, CDC, USAID, military, etc.);
- Clinical reasoning exercise at IDWeek;
- Travel stipends available (if eligible).
Why Become a Mentor?
- Inspire the next generation of ID leaders;
- Get matched with mentees based on your expertise and interests, with flexible matching (up to 2 mentees);
- Attend mentor training webinar;
- Receive a certificate of completion/recognition;
- Professional development and networking opportunities;
- Access exclusive discount to Rising Leaders Program (first 6 mentors).
Eligibility
All Applicants must be based in the U.S., Mexico, or Canada.Mentees
- Medical students (any year);
- Residents;
- Fellows;
- PharmD - students or residents;
- Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs).
Mentors
- Senior Fellows (Year 2+);
- Junior Fellows;
- Post-ID fellowship professionals;
- Public Health professionals (e.g., epidemiologists, biostatisticians);
- Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs);
- Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Residents and fellows may apply to serve as both a mentor and mentee.
KEY DATES
| PHASE | DATE |
| Applications Open | June 30, 2025 |
| Applications Close | August 4, 2025 |
| Mentor Selections Announced | August 15, 2025 |
| Mentee Selections Announced | August 22, 2025 |
| Mentor Training | August 14 & 21, 2025 |
| Matches Announced | September 22, 2025 |
| Rematch Period | September 23-29, 2025 |
| IDWeek Events (Luncheon & Happy Hour) | October 19 & 20, 2025 |
Ready to Apply?
Mentee spots are limited! Apply today!
Questions?
Check out our FAQs, or contact us at idmentorship365@idsafoundation.org.
“I personally love the idea of being mentors and mentees. Last year I was able to mentor one student who has an interest in ID, and it was a great experience. At the same time, I was mentored by one attending from New York University, 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 to where we want.”
- Bismarck Bisono-Garcia, MD, Fellows Subcommittee
