Mentorship Development Program
The WVCTSI Mentorship Development Program (MDP) offers workshops to develop and enhance mentoring relationships for faculty who are currently conducting clinical and translational research. The MDP program will also provide workshops geared toward mentees who are looking to enhance their skills to become a more effective mentee.
Participation in Level 1 trainings is strongly encouraged prior to participating in Level 2 trainings.
Fall 2024 Virtual Program Offerings
Entering Mentoring as a Research Mentee
Level 1: Effective Communication Skills for Achieving Research Success and Independence
Four-part virtual mentee development series (8 hours total)
When: October 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Level 2: Understanding the Collaborative Team Science Environment for Preparing to Be a Mentor
Four-part virtual mentee development series (8 hours total)
When: October 31, November 7, 14 and 21, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Completion of Mentee Development Programs Level 1 and Level 2 will enable participants to receive a Certificate of Mentee Development (16 hours). Note: Levels may be completed in any order. CE credits are available for these trainings.
Developing and Enhancing Your Skills as a Research Mentor
Level 1: Setting Goals and Expectations & Supporting Professional Development of Mentees
Virtual interactive sessions offered October 17 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. or November 14 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Level 2: Maintaining Effective Communication for Collaboration & Fostering Independence of Mentees
Virtual interactive sessions offered October 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. or December 5 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Completion of the Mentor Development Programs Level 1 and Level 2 will enable participants to receive a Certificate of Mentor Development (4 hours). Note: Levels may be completed in any order. CE credits are available for these trainings.
Spring 2025 Virtual Program Offerings
Entering Mentoring as a Research Mentee
Level 1: Effective Communication Skills for Achieving Research Success and Independence
Four-part virtual mentee development series (8 hours total)
When: February 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Level 2: Understanding the Collaborative Team Science Environment for Preparing to Be a Mentor
Four-part virtual mentee development series (8 hours total)
When: March 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Completion of Mentee Development Programs Level 1 and Level 2 will enable participants to receive a Certificate of Mentee Development (16 hours). Note: Levels may be completed in any order. CE credits are available for these trainings.
Developing and Enhancing Your Skills as a Research Mentor
Level 1: Setting Goals and Expectations & Supporting Professional Development of Mentees
Virtual interactive sessions offered February 13 or March 6 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Level 2: Maintaining Effective Communication for Collaboration & Fostering Independence of Mentees
Virtual interactive sessions offered February 27 or March 20 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Completion of the Mentor Development Programs Level 1 and Level 2 will enable participants to receive a Certificate of Mentor Development (4 hours). Note: Levels may be completed in any order. CE credits are available for these trainings.
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