Become a Mentor

What does it mean to be a Mentor?

As a mentor, you will help guide and strengthen the next generation of neurologists by supporting, on an individual basis, a mentee’s ambitions and future career steps, as well as the development of the skills needed to enter the next stage of their professional life. 

By entering this relationship, you will engage in mutual learning and enhance your own leadership skills by spending a few hours every month mentoring an individual seeking your advice.  

Together with your mentee, you will develop a plan and define goals that can be achieved within the timeframe of the programme. 

It is not expected or the intention of this programme that you are responsible for finding a placement in a hospital programme or similar. 

"This EAN Mentorship Programme combines the pleasures of being mentor for a young colleague with the learning about neurology, medicine, and society in a foreign country; thank you to all my past mentees and to EAN."
Nils Erik Gilhus (Mentor)
"Shaping the future of neurology is about shaping the coming generation of neurologists. That is what the EAN Mentorship Programme is all about."
Kristian Steen Frederiksen (Mentor)
"Being a mentor in this programme has been incredibly rewarding, witnessing firsthand the positive impact of guidance and collaboration on personal and professional development."
Pietro Cortelli (Mentor)
"Mentorship has been a rewarding journey, providing an opportunity to support my mentee's growth while also learning from her perspectives. The programme’s structure created a strong foundation for meaningful and impactful interactions."
Anita Arsovska (Mentor)
"It is quite rewarding to be a mentor in the EAN Mentorship Programme. I had to shift my view from the path I had taken, to understanding the mentee's situation and needs."
Rolf Fronczek (Mentor)

How to apply as a Mentor

  • You are an EAN Individual member, Fellow of EAN (FEAN) or National Neurological Society member from an EAN member country (more on EAN members here). 
  • You are a recognized expert in the field (key opinion leader). 
  • You can commit to setting aside sufficient time to support a mentee during a one-year period. 
  • You are passionate about sharing your career experiences. 
  • You interact and communicate effectively with others. 
  • You have a distinguished skill set to share with your mentee. 
  • You are fluent in written and spoken English. 

Before starting with your online application, we recommend reading the Top 10 Questions for Mentors to reflect on your role as a mentor and what you can offer in a mentoring relationship.

The application consists of two steps:  

  1. Fill out the online registration form.
    As there is no option to save parts and return later without a Gmail account, you can download the pdf-version of the online application form to support the preparation process.  
     
  2. Send you English CV to mentorship(at)ean.org.
    You can send your application and CV anytime!

Benefits for Mentors

  • Free registration to the annual EAN congress in the year of their mentorship match (early cancellation from of the programme on your side means that the free congress registration cannot be claimed).
  • Certification as an ‘EAN mentor’ for the acknowledged period upon completion of the programme.
  • Public acknowledgement (eanNews)

 

Additional Resources for Mentors

Contact us

For inquiries, please contact

mentorship(at)ean.org