Mentorship Program

In an effort to facilitate and support the development of residents and medical students, the WSA has created a mentoring program with experienced member anesthesiologists. This exclusive benefit for members of the Wisconsin State Society of Anesthesiologists connects mentors and mentees for career coaching, professional development, and networking opportunities.

CLICK HERE to take the Mentor Program Enrollment Form

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Enroll by filling out the Mentor Program Enrollment Form

Take time to complete your enrollment form. The more detail you provide, the more likely you are to make a successful mentoring match.

2. Get paired with a mentor/mentee

Review the mentor/mentee pairing provided by the WSA board.

3. Accept/decline mentoring request

Review the mentor/mentee survey profile to see if the relationship might be a good fit, and accept or decline the request. If for whatever reason you decide not to match, please email the WSA with your choice.

4. Set up a discovery call

If the match has been accepted, it's time to set up a discovery call! Schedule a day/time to meet and, if it's a good fit, discuss the terms of mentorship.  

5. Agree on terms of mentorship

Agree on when, where, how often you will meet?  Who will set up the meetings?  How long will the meetings last?  What is the best way to reach each other?  How do you want the mentoring relationship organized? 

6. Meet as agreed

Be sure to follow through on the terms of mentorship. Meet as you have agreed and make updates to the terms as needed.

7. Bring the relationship to a successful close

Bring your mentoring relationship to a mutually beneficial end.

8. Evaluate your Mentorship Program & current mentoring relationship

Help us improve the mentoring experience by completing a brief survey at the end of your mentoring relationship. Survey to be provided by WSA.

Mentor Requirements

• Complete the Mentor Program Enrollment Form
• Complete the initial discovery call template with your mentee
• Commit to a focused conversation with your mentee on a schedule that works for both of you, ideally every few months

Mentee Requirements

• Complete the Mentor Program Enrollment Form
• Be responsible for initiating the relationship with your mentor
• Complete the Mentorship Program Goal Tracker to identify goals and timelines
• Commit to a focused conversation with your mentor on a schedule that works for both of you, ideally every few months
• Drive the relationship with your mentor and take charge in pursuing your goals and objectives
• Make at least a 9-month commitment to the Mentor Match program
• Complete the WSA Mentorship Program post-program survey