RING Mentorship Program
Reciprocal | Inclusive | Networking | Group
What is RING?
RING is a dynamic, remote-first group mentorship program designed to foster professional growth and collaboration among SoM staff. Encouraging curiosity, candid feedback, and self-awareness, RING members gain the confidence to consider new ideas and broaden their perspectives.
This mentor-led, community-driven initiative creates a structured, engaging environment where participants can connect and develop professionally. RING is open to all School of Medicine Staff who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the organization and network with their colleagues.
How Does it Work?
Over a four-month period, small mentorship circles consisting of one mentor and up to four mentees meet regularly to explore topics and share insights using meeting guides provided by the Learning & Organizational Development Team.
Free to participants, RING emphasizes active engagement, mutual accountability, and open communication, requiring a commitment of up to five hours per month, including pre-meeting preparation and bi-monthly discussions.
Applications are currently closed.
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Roles & Responsibilities
Mentors
Applying as a mentor means you agree to:
- Lead a small group of colleagues for a minimum of four months.
- Learn about the organization and cross-functional teams.
- Commit to hosting RING meetings & selecting topics based on group needs
- Network and engage with a curiosity mindset.
Mentees
Applying as a mentee means you agree to:
- Network with a small group of colleagues for a minimum of four months.
- Learn about the organization and cross-functional teams.
- Commit to participating in RING meetings.
- Engage with a growth and curiosity mindset.
Testimonials
"I am finding it so rewarding to create mentorship plans and build engaging professional development activities. I have also been inspired to integrate these concepts into my usual team meetings with my two direct reports—which they are both really enjoying as well."
"The program is allowing me the opportunity to discuss personal goals and challenges I've had and ways to get past those challenges. I have been able to apply insights from how my RING likes to engage with each other to my working relations."