MICCAI Society Mentorship Program
MICCAI Society
Mentorship Program
If you are a student/early career researcher, this program is for you! It can help you grow professionally with the guidance of expert mentors from the MICCAI community. A special focus of the program is on supporting underrepresented collectives in MICCAI to advance their scientific career and recognize and address career challenges.
Program Requirements
The MICCAI Mentorship Program began 2018 with the goal of connecting early-career researchers in medical image computing and computer assisted interventions with peers and experts in their field of work. Mentors will share their experience in academia, industry or entrepreneurship to help develop the next generation of MICCAI leaders and innovators. Mentorship and networking nurture a supportive scientific community and give mentees the opportunity for career growth.
Minimum commitment of 6 months
The minimum commitment for the MICCAI Mentorship program is six months and up to two years. There is no limit to the number of meetings as the program encourages regular communication between the mentors and mentees (see program structure below).
Membership in the MICCAI Society
Exceptions may be permitted for applicants from low- and middle-income countries. Candidates applying for exception must submit a letter of motivation highlighting the candidate's compatibility with the program and the career goals that the mentee requests help.
Program Structure
Registration
MICCAI members interested in participating in the Mentorship program as mentors or mentees must complete an Expression of Interest Form (below).
Next, mentees will be invited to complete their registration in the Together platform where they can customize their matching criteria to fit their specific needs and objectives.
Matching
The Mentorship Program will match mentors and mentees through the Together platform. Based on experience, research area, geography and mentee goals, a mentee is presented with up to five possible mentors. The mentee invites their preferred mentor, who can either accept or decline the mentee’s invitation.
Mentorship Structure
- In the first month after matching, the mentor-mentee team will coordinate via teleconference or in-person meeting to discuss the goals that they wish to achieve through the Mentorship Program, the duration of their relationship, and the frequency of their meetings.
- During the duration of the relationship, the mentor-mentee team will meet by teleconference or in-person and will allocate at least one hour for each meeting to work towards their goals.
- At the end of the mentorship period, the mentor-mentee team will determine if they are interested in further extending it. When the relationship ends, the team will notify the Mentorship Program.
There is no maximum cap for the number of meetings and the continued mentorship program encourages regular communication between the mentors and mentees.
How to Apply
To apply, please review the mentee responsibilities and commitments above and complete the Expression of Interest form.
Application deadline: Will be announced when next matching cycle is scheduled.
By applying and agreeing to be a mentor or mentee, you are agreeing to adhere to the MICCAI Code of Conduct which can be found here. All conversations must remain confidential between mentors and mentees unless agreed otherwise by both parties. The MICCAI Society is not responsible for the information that is exchanged between mentors and mentees within the context of their mentorship relationship.