Mentorship Opportunities
Early Career Mentorship Program
The HOPA Early Career 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.
Feel like you're meant to join the HOPA Early Career Mentorship Program? The call for mentors and mentees is now open!
The call for mentors and mentees will close on Tuesday, October 20 at midnight, CST.
Mentee letters of recommendation must also be submitted by Wednesday, October 28 at midnight, CST. All applicants will receive communication from the Professional Development Committee about next steps by the end of January 2027.
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.
Requirements
For Prospective Mentors
To serve as a mentor, qualified applicants must:
- Be a current HOPA member
- Be a past HOPA Board member or a HOPA Fellow
- Complete the interest survey and CV
- Be able to participate in monthly meetings, alternating 1:1 with assigned mentee and group meetings
- Attend at least one in-person event - including HOPA Annual Conference (HOPA will provide complimentary conference registration and 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
- Able to meet monthly, alternating 1:1 with assigned mentor and group meetings
- Attend at least one in person event - including HOPA Annual Conference (HOPA will provide complimentary conference registration and 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 this mentorship program
Introducing Mentor Connect!
HOPA is excited to expand our mentorship opportunities this August with a new pilot program, Mentor Connect!
Mentor Connect is a user-driven, semi-structured online platform created to support our mid-career members' professional development by helping you find your perfect professional mentor match.
Want to learn more about the Mentor Connect program? Watch this informational webinar!
Need help with signing up for Mentor Connect? Watch this quick tutorial!
If You're Offering Mentorship
You'll have a chance to:
- Share your journey and lessons learned
- Support and encourage the next generation
- Build meaningful professional connections
- Gain fresh perspectives and new energy
Mentors: 7+ years of pharmacy experience
Mentor sign-up closes Wednesday, Oct. 7.
If You're Looking for Guidance
You can explore topics like:
- Navigating your career
- Exploring professional development opportunities
- Networking and professional engagement
- Finding work-life balance
Mentees: 5+ years of pharmacy experience
Mentee sign-up closes Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The matching process will formally begin Wednesday, Sept. 23! Mentees will log into Mentor Connect and use search criteria to find and request a mentor. The Mentor Connect program will then officially start on Wednesday, Oct. 7! Dates for this pilot program are subject to change.
Questions? Please contact the HOPA Education and Professional Development Team at education@hoparx.org.
