Mentorship Program

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The HOPA 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. See the current Mentorship Program cohort.

The call for mentor and mentee applications is now closed. All applicants for the 2025 program will receive communication about next steps in January.

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.

Qualifications

For Prospective Mentors

To serve as a mentor, qualified applicants must:

  • Be a current HOPA member, complete with an updated account and updated demographic information
  • Be a past HOPA Board member or a HOPA Fellow
  • Complete the interest survey and CV
  • Be able to meet monthly with their assigned mentee and participate in HOPA Mentorship Program activities
  • Attend at least one in-person event - including the HOPA Annual Conference (complimentary conference registration and travel reimbursements provided by HOPA)

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, complete with an updated account and updated demographic information
  • Able to meet monthly with assigned mentor and participate in HOPA Mentorship Program activities
  • Attend at least one in person event - including the HOPA Annual Conference (complimentary conference registration and travel reimbursements provided by HOPA)

In addition, to fully complete the online application, prepare the following:

  • Current CV
  • The name and email addresses of two recommendation sources
  • Explain why you want to participate in the HOPA Mentorship Program, as well as your professional goals and how you think this program will help accomplish those goals
  • Share leadership experiences, as well as successes and/or challenges that came during these experiences (if you do not have specific leadership experience, you can describe your goals for leadership)
  • Share your leadership vision/philosophy and provide at least one example of how you demonstrate it at your work or community