Information for Mentors
We are seeking alumni from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to share their professional experience and support students with their career readiness and transition from university into the workplace.
Alumni, who are currently working, with at least one year of professional experience from the below study areas are needed for the program:
- Audiology
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Oral Health
- Physiotherapy
- Public Health
- Psychological Sciences
- Social Work
- Speech Pathology
The Career Mentoring Program gives you the opportunity to enhance coaching and leadership skills and connect with the next generation of graduates.
Key dates
- Monday 20 April
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Mentor applications open
- Monday 8 June
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Matching process commences
- Tuesday 14 July
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Mentoring partnerships announced
- Tuesday 21 July
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Preparing to mentor - online event
- July - November
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Regular meetings with your mentee (at least 3 times, in person or online)
- Wednesday 26 August
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MDHS Mentoring Mixer (in person networking event)
- Monday 30 November
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Program concludes
Time commitment
Mentors and students are expected to have at least three meetings during the program. The exact nature and frequency of these meetings can be determined between the mentor and student and may include going for a walk, informal meetings over coffee, attending a public lecture together, and much more.
Applications for the 2026 program are now open.
For more information and eligibility, please refer to the FAQs for mentors.
If you have questions about the program, please contact the mentoring team at career-mentors@unimelb.edu.au.