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Welcome to the APA Mentorship Pilot Program
APA's Mentorship Pilot Program was built specifically for members, especially those starting out in their careers— medical students, residents, fellows, and early career psychiatrists who are seeking real-world guidance, not theory. We've listened to our members, both potential mentors and mentees who say they are looking for or can offer support with career decisions and advancement, leadership growth, development and decision-making, ethical practice, work-life balance, research and academic growth.
We know you're busy. That's why this program is intended to be flexible. We recommend checking in with each other once or twice a month to maintain a meaningful connection.
APA Members Program
A structured, longitudinal mentorship experience designed to support medical students, resident-fellows, and early career psychiatrists as they navigate the professional and personal dimensions of a career in psychiatry.
APA Foundation (APAF) Fellows Program
Designed for residents in nationally recognized APA Foundation fellowship programs, this mentorship experience supports Fellows as they transition into practice, navigate early career decisions, and explore leadership opportunities.
Vanguard Resident Program (SAMSHA MFP)
A core leadership development component of the Vanguard Resident Program, connecting residents with senior APA members who provide individualized guidance, sponsorship, and professional support.
Medical Students, Resident-Fellows, and Early Career Psychiatrists who are active APA members.
APA members beyond medical school sharing non-clinical expertise to develop emerging leaders in psychiatry.
- Personalized guidance
- Career navigation support
- Professional grounding
- Work–life balance support
- Professional legacy and impact
- Intellectual engagement
- Leadership development
- Renewed purpose
- Mutual learning
- Collaborate with mentors to set clear goals
- Commit to at least four meetings per year
- Be responsive, prepared, and professional
- Actively engage in the mentorship relationship
- Provide feedback
- Use the program platform for communication and updates
- Collaborate with mentees to set clear goals
- Track goals and complete mid- and year-end evaluations
- Commit to at least four meetings per year
- Share insights on career development and leadership
- Be open to learning from mentees and receiving feedback
- Use the program platform for communication and updates
- Create a psychologically safe space
- Maintain confidentiality
How to Get Started
Follow these steps to register, enroll, and begin building a meaningful mentorship connection.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Register
Click on the "Register" link to complete and submit the registration form.
Login
Login to the platform with your email and password.
Enroll
Complete the enrollment form, signing up as a Mentor, a Mentee or both.
Build Your Connection
Search
Use the search pool to find a mentor or mentee that aligns with your goals.
Connect
Once you've found a potential match, click on their profile to learn more. If you're interested in connecting, look for the plus sign under their profile image and request a connection.
Engage
Collaborate with your connection in a shared engagement workspace. Here, you can send messages, book meetings, share resources and work together to complete goals and tasks.
Please note
This program is a member-to-member networking tool and is not moderated by APA staff.
Ready to begin your mentorship journey?
Complete your registration and enrollment today to start connecting with mentors and mentees.
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Contact
American Psychiatric Association800 Maine Avenue, Suite 900
Washington, DC. 20024
mentorship@psych.org
https://www.psychiatry.org/
