Meet the Mentor

Meet the Mentor Session Overview

The Meet the Mentor Session is designed to support early-career clinicians, researchers or trainees by providing direct access to experienced mentors across paediatric endocrinology and related disciplines. The session combines a facilitated panel discussion with small-group mentoring focused on specific areas of interests.

Session Objectives

Provide mentees with insights into career development, training pathways and work-life balance
Enable open discussion
Facilitate targeted mentoring conversations in specialty areas
Encourage networking and longer-term mentoring connections

Session Format

Welcome and Introduction

Overview of sessions aims and structure
Introduction of mentors and their areas of expertise
Explanation of small-group rotation and logistics

Mentor Panel Discussion

Moderated panel with all mentors
Broad career and professional development themes (e.g. career pathways, research, leadership, balancing roles, international opportunities)
Open Q&A

Small-Group Mentoring Sessions

Mentees break into small groups (8-10 participants)
Each group is facilitated by a mentor specialising in a nominated area of interest
Informal discussion and questions tailored to participant needs

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Key take-home messgaes
Information on follow-up opportunities and ongoing mentoring resources

Registrations and Bookings

Attendance at the session is open and included in full conference registration; however, small-group mentoring places must be booked in advance during the registration process
Mentees are asked to select their main area of interest and will be allocated to a mentor in this area
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: in the event that we cannot secure a mentor for any specific area or the mentor is not able to attend at the last minute, we will re-allocate you to another group.

Topics available for selection: DSD, Bone, Diabetes Research, General Endo (Growth, Thyroid, Puberty), Genetics, Adrenal

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