The Health Professions Mentoring Program provides an opportunity for current UMR students to participate in a mentoring experience with current students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Professions, an educational collaboration between the University of Minnesota Rochester and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Overview
The purpose of the program is to have current BSHP students serve as mentors to prospective students who will be applying to the BSHP program for the next academic year. The aim of the program is for mentors to provide accurate information, preparation, and guidance to prospective students about the BSHP application process. Through the mentoring relationship, the mentor will have the opportunity to develop competencies expected from future health care professionals while the mentee would be able to learn how to navigate the UMR and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences application process. The program will also help mentees with the transition of being a dual student at both UMR and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
The program aims to increase the applicant pool for the BSHP and help prospective navigate the application process through:
- One-on-one mentoring, in-person or virtually
- Group activities throughout the semester
- Developing competencies needed in the health care profession
Program Calendar
The Health Professions Mentoring Program runs for one academic calendar year beginning in the fall. The mentor/mentee pairs are expected to meet every two weeks throughout the program experience.
Key dates include:
- September 20 - Program application deadline
- September - Matching Process
- September/October - Program Orientation, Mentor Training
- October through January 15 - Mentor/Mentee meetings every 2 weeks
- November - Check-In Meeting #1
- February 1 through Mid-April - Mentor/Mentee meetings every 2 weeks
- February - Check-In Meeting #2
- April - Closing Session and Recognition
Participants
Student Mentees: A current student from any higher education institution who plans to apply for one or more Health Professions tracks (Sonography, Radiography, Echocardiography, Respiratory Care) within the next year.
Mentors: Must be a current UMR student enrolled in the BSHP program.
Student Mentee Application
The application link is shared with UMR students via Raptor Link.
How to Participate
- Step 1 – Complete the Health Professions Mentoring Program application
- Step 2 – Watch your university email for information related to program acceptance.
A maximum of 25 mentors/mentee matches per semester.
Contact Lourdes I. Irizarry regarding your interest and inquiries about eligibility and participation.
