Seeking mentors to support AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program
Africans in Medicine (AIM) is a registered student organization at the University of Washington Seattle Campus. It strives to create a space where students of color, primarily African students, can feel safe and find community. The AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship program was created by members of the AIM RSO who saw the need for mentorship in their community. The mentorship program seeks to make pursuing healthcare more accessible for undergraduate students of any underrepresented racial or ethnic group by connecting them directly to health professionals in the fields they are interested in.
The AIM Mentorship Program offers a flexible and meaningful opportunity for mentors of any racial or ethnic background to support aspiring healthcare professionals of color. Mentors are asked to commit at least one hour per month, with meeting frequency and scheduling determined by mentor and mentee availability. Mentors are also asked to communicate with their mentees in a timely manner and consistently throughout the duration of the mentorship period (cycles begin in June). The expectation is that mentors will create a respectful and healthy environment for the mentees to grow and navigate their academic, professional, and personal development goals. The program welcomes mentors from diverse healthcare backgrounds, including medical doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, physician assistants, PA students, dentists, dental students, allied health professionals, and community or public health workers. Participation is open to residents, faculty, and practicing clinicians, with no restrictions on career stage.
Interested individuals can learn more and access the mentor application through the Program website here, Application Process – AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program, or directly access the application link here, AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program (Mentor Sign Up Form), to apply.
There is no set deadline to apply; mentors are accepted on a rolling basis. This opportunity is open to all mentors interested in supporting the mission of increasing representation in healthcare professions. Learn more about AIM here.
