Medical students and trainees often want to talk with rural generalists who have personal experience on the pathway. Our mentoring program is a way for you to help them grow and learn.
What you’ll do
When you become a mentor, we’ll pair you with a trainee who's on the pathway – your mentee.
You’ll meet with them regularly to:
- guide, inspire and challenge them
- explain concepts and help them learn
- share experiences
- help them become a good doctor, and a leader in rural practice.
You’ll also give fair and culturally safe advice and support. What you talk about is confidential.
You don’t need to train or supervise your mentee. They should verify any training advice you give with their college.
Why be a mentor
Being a mentor is a rewarding experience.
It can help you:
- contribute to someone else’s success
- reflect on your own practice, and gain new insights
- improve your teaching and people skills
- strengthen your knowledge and expertise
- be a better leader
- forge strong relationships with your future peers.
You'll also help to strengthen and sustain our rural workforce and healthcare.
Who can be a mentor
To be a mentor, you must be a rural generalist and be able to:
- meet with your mentee often – you can arrange this together
- give advice and support in good faith.
How to be a mentor
To become a mentor, or learn more about what you’ll do, call us on 1800 680 291 or email rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au.