Reasons to join mentoring

If you are wondering how to progress your career or just seeking general guidance, mentoring can support you on any stage of your medical journey. The DR JuMP mentoring program allows you to select your topic of focus to match with a mentor that aligns with your goals. When you join the DR JuMP mentoring program you can nominate if you would like to focus on:

• Career progression

• Clinical skills

• Familiarisation with the Australian medical system

• General guidance and support

• Leadership and management skills

• Research

• Work life balance

• Or all of the above

Joining a mentoring program can allow you to learn from real world experience beyond a textbook and gain insight into what it is like to work in rural clinic, hospitals and communities. Whether you choose to connect with your mentor online or in person, you can build strong professional connections that support you to grow. Whilst you may already have the support of your family and friends it is valuable to have support from someone that understands the medical field. A mentor can help you move forward with clarity and confidence to navigate career decisions especially in regional settings where pathways can be unique. Joining a mentoring program is your first easy step towards your next goal. Setting calendar meet ups or knowing you have someone you can check-in with may make any hurdles seem smaller and give you the confidence to achieve.