Mentorship Program

A photo of the 2025 Mentorship cohort gathered in Portland

The HOPA Mentorship Program pairs early-career practitioners with mentors to help improve professional competencies and leadership skills. This 9-month program represents a bridge between senior leaders in hem/onc pharmacy and up-and-coming hem/onc pharmacists.

The 2026 cohort application period has closed.

All applicants will receive communication about the next steps in January 2026.

Get a Glimpse of the Mentorship Dynamic

David DeRemer, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, and Emma Uchida, PharmD, discuss what it is like to be part of HOPA's Mentorship Program from both the mentor and mentee points of view.

Qualifications

For Prospective Mentors

To serve as a mentor, qualified applicants must:

  • Be a current HOPA member, complete with an updated account and updated demographic information
  • Be a past HOPA Board member or a HOPA Fellow
  • Complete the interest survey and CV
  • Be able to participate in monthly meetings with their assigned mentee and HOPA Mentorship Program group meetings
  • Attend at least one in-person event - including the HOPA Annual Conference (HOPA will provide some travel reimbursement)

For Prospective Mentees

Qualified mentees must meet the following requirements:

  • In practice for at least three years (PGY2 year may be included)
  • Complete the application form, along with providing two letters of recommendation and a current CV
  • Current HOPA Membership, complete with an updated account and updated demographic information
  • Able to meet monthly with assigned mentor and participate in HOPA Mentorship Program activities
  • Attend at least one in person event - including the HOPA Annual Conference (HOPA will provide some travel reimbursement)

In addition, to fully complete the online application, prepare the following:

  • Current CV
  • The names and email addresses of two recommendation sources (one from a current manager or supervisor is preferred)
  • Your leadership experience and/or goals for leadership
  • Your professional 5-year goals and how this program could help accomplish them
  • Explain why you want to participate in the HOPA Mentorship Program