PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Mentors In Medicine

Do you remember medical school? The long hours, the overwhelming workload, and, at times, the loneliness? Now imagine that experience amplified – with more competition, more debt, and an ever-changing healthcare landscape. It’s no surprise that students with mentorship thrive where others struggle.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Mentorship in Medicine program, a new initiative connecting established physicians like you with aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether it’s job shadowing for high school students, giving a lecture, participating in speed mentoring, or committing to a five-month one-on-one mentorship, there’s an opportunity for everyone to make an impact.

Mentorship isn’t just about professional development – it fosters hope, belonging, and purpose. For mentees, it’s personalized guidance, a supportive network, and insights that textbooks can’t offer. For mentors, it’s giving back, gaining fresh perspectives, and reigniting your own passion for medicine.

Together, we can build a more resilient, diverse, and compassionate healthcare workforce – one that mirrors the community it serves.

Time is precious, but the investment in mentorship creates ripple effects that last generations. I invite you to join me in shaping the future of medicine.

Learn more in the latest SSV Medicine magazine and sign up to mentor here.

Thank you!

Adam Dougherty, MD, MPH

SSVMS President

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