BUSPH Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP).

OVERVIEW

The Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) Alumni Mentor Program (AMP) provides career and professional development to BUSPH alumni and graduate students. The program matches participating students and alumni with mentors who share similar academic and career interests. The purpose of the program is to foster professional growth for current and future public health practitioners with a special emphasis on addressing the health needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.

WHO ARE MENTORS?

Mentors are BUSPH alumni and trusted friends, such as members of our advisory councils, who have volunteered to share their career experiences with fellow alumni and with second-year BUSPH students. Mentors will share knowledge and insight on their professional background and experiences and help their mentees establish a plan to achieve their short and long-term career goals. Mentors and mentees are matched primarily using areas of professional interest, professional expertise, and any other criteria relevant to the mentor/mentee relationship. The Alumni Mentor Program requires a commitment of one academic year, October-April.

WHO ARE MENTEES?

Mentees are BUSPH alumni and graduate students who apply to AMP to be matched with mentors. Students or alums can receive support and feedback on a range of topics, including job applications, interviewing and networking.

EXPECTATIONS

Mentor:

  • Actively listen to the needs and expectations of the mentee
  • Work with the mentee to establish realistic and obtainable goals
  • Honor commitments made to the mentee
  • Offer positive and constructive feedback
  • Respect the mentee’s time and confidentiality
  • Keep the mentee aware of their progress
  • Contact the mentee if unable to attend scheduled meetings
  • Notify BUSPH Alumni Relations if a problem or concern arises with regard to the mentee / mentor relationship

Mentee: 

  • Discuss expectations and goals with your mentor
  • Commit to agreed-upon goals
  • Keep an open mind in conversations; be receptive to suggestions and feedback
  • Be unafraid to ask questions
  • Respect mentor’s time and confidentiality
  • Be professional at all times
  • Contact mentor in a timely manner if unable to attend scheduled events or meetings
  • Notify BUSPH Alumni Relations if a problem or concern arises with regard to the mentee / mentor relationship
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

Mentors will be asked to make contact with their mentees at least once a month (on the phone, by email, or in person). Mentors and mentees will determine the date, time, and format of their meetings.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Registration for the 2024-2025 program will begin in September 2024.

In the meantime, please consider joining one of SPH’s Alumni and Friends Networking Events and joining the BU Connects platform to offer and seek mentoring.

If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Graham at grahamk@bu.edu.