Welcome to the SSM Mentoring Scheme

The SSM mentoring scheme has been running since 2014, with the aim of enhancing support and building relationships among members of the society. This scheme offers mentoring for individuals at all stages of their careers within the field of social medicine and population health. All members of the society are eligible both to be mentored and to mentor others.

We have around 50 trained mentors, ranging from postdocs to retired professors, as well as some mentors who work outside of the traditional academic career pathway.

All our mentors have completed training and have volunteered to give their time to support other members of society. Our mentors all have different backgrounds and experiences.

Some of the likely benefits of mentoring include:

• A safe, confidential space in which to reflect on career goals and challenges
• Time and support focused on developing you, the mentee
• A wider perspective from talking to someone based in a different institution
• Guidance on navigating the academic career pathway
• Benchmarking of achievement against REF and other institutional criteria
• Introduction to others and professional networking
• Practical assistance with job applications, research profiles, grant applications