A Commitment to Mentoring

Reap the rewards of a mentor relationship

Obtaining successful mentorship is critical at any stage of one’s career. Under the guidance of our professional development committee, ASPHO has established two valuable programs as part of our commitment to the career development needs of our members. Explore our mentoring programs below. The annual ASPHO Conference offers additional mentoring opportunities. Visit this year’s conference schedule when available to learn about the Speed Mentoring and Early Career Roundtable luncheon programs.

"The mid-career mentoring program was a wonderful resource. I was able to get to know my mentor, and have lots of 1:1 time with him, as well as make other connections with people within my field, some of which turned out to be extremely helpful in terms of pursuing next career steps. It was nice to have a mentor outside of my institution, especially when it came to gathering an objective perspective on questions/issues that I had within my institution and division. I highly recommend this program, whether you are looking for general guidance, are considering a career change, or thinking of changing institutions." - Esther Knapp, MD MA

“Mentorship is a powerful way to give back in the subspecialty. I am so honored to be among ASPHO’s mentors supporting the next generation. Mentoring boosts career satisfaction, fosters personal growth & strengthens our field for the future. Let’s keep building each other up!” - Rabi Hanna, MD

Early Career Mentoring Program

This year-round program provides medical students, residents, pediatric hematology/oncology fellows, junior physicians, and advanced practice providers the opportunity for mentoring in clinical, research, and clinician educator pathways, as well as advice regarding career development. Offering guidance as members launch and navigate their careers, the program helps develop a lasting foundation for excellent patient care and is vital to the continued advancement of the field.

Watch a video to learn about mentee experiences in the Early Career Mentoring Program.

Learn more about the Early Career Program

Individualized Career Development Program

Developed to assist mid-career physician members in navigating the challenges and opportunities of this particular career stage, the annual program pairs mid-career members with senior-level mentors based on mentee needs. This program is a year-long endeavor that commences at the ASPHO conference and concludes at the time of the following conference, with one-on-one calls between mentoring dyads as well as group meetings of all the pairings. The program selects up to ten mentees annually via an application process. Applications for the 2027-2028 mentee class have now closed. The call for applications for our 2028-2029 class will open in early fall of 2027.

See what two of our previous program mentees had to say about their experience:

"This program has been one of the most impactful mentoring relationships of my career. The wisdom of a strong mentor from outside of my institution has made me a better leader, researcher, and clinician."

“The program was so helpful - the structure and roadmap for the mentored relationship made the process seamless and so user friendly.  Given how busy everyone is, having a pathway with a clear on-ramp for finding a new mentor that is external to my institution was so valuable and made the process so time efficient.”