Student Guidelines
The guidelines below have been developed by the Alumni Mentor/Student Committee to help students facilitate a successful mentor partnership:
1. You are asked to make the initial contact with your mentor. Always return your mentor's phone calls.
2. Most mentors want the student to be assertive and ask for visits and advice.
3. You may request to observe her/his practice, clinic, patient rounds in hospital, and/or surgery, as appropriate. You may be invited to your mentor's home. Please remember you are representing the School of Medicine. Only bring a partner if invited to do so.
4. Making contact once a month is optimal. Arrange visits as convenient between both of you. Be on time. Call ASAP should you have trouble keeping your appointment.
5. Feel free to ask questions concerning her/his practice and how she/he balances family and professional life. You may also want to ask those questions that you do not feel comfortable in asking the faculty.
6. Please do not ask for personal professional services.
7. Thank your mentor for her/his time on your behalf.
