Mentorship relationships provide a key role in advancement in one’s professional and personal goals. It is known than having more than one more effective. The American College of Surgeons Young Fellows Association (ACS YFA) has created a mentoring program to better address the needs of young surgeons.
Mentoring triads are made up of three Fellows:
An advantage of membership in the ACS is interacting with leaders outside of your home institution who have had an impact on the field of surgery. By becoming more involved in the ACS and joining its leadership ranks you can have a greater impact in your field. The YFA Mentoring Program formalizes these connections by:
This is an opportunity to develop a mentorship relationship with ACS Leaders. Applicants should be:
The application will require:
If you are selected for the program and successfully complete it, you will receive first notice on leadership positions within the ACS.
Applicants must be an ACS Fellow who holds leadership within the College or an ACS Fellow who has been practicing for more than ten years.
Mentor responsibilities include:
The application will require your contact information and areas of compatibility with mentee.
If you have any questions, please contact Anita Johnson at anita.johnson@facs.org.