How to become a mentor
1. Register for the mentoring program through NYS at https://nysmentoringprogram.ny.gov/signUp
Just go to the link and enter your information.
This gets you in the system and asks some questions about your motivation, etc. There is no need for too much detail in this and can be completed in a few minutes.
2. Go to this website and schedule an appointment for a background check https://uenroll.identogo.com/workflows/156HYX
This process is necessary for working with children and ensures that the mentees are kept safe. The entire appointment lasts only around 10 minutes.
When registering, choose agency ID NYM00092.
You need to bring a government issued ID or passport.
Mentoring Initiative
Surgical residents mentored at Westminster Presbyterian Church during Summer 2023 for 1 hour every week. A survey was conducted to observe the positive or negative impact of this program on the residents. The results suggests that the residents had an overall positive impact on their well-being as well as their medical education. They mentioned in the survey that through this program, they were able to connect more to their community. A mentoring program can be a crucial part in medical education and professional development. The survey results suggest that this program was successful in achieving its goals and had a meaningful impact on the residents.