How do peer mentoring circles work?

• Group topic: Choose your top 3 interests when signing up for the mentoring circles, and we will do our best to match participants and facilitators based on experience and interests. 

• Group size: Our aim is to assign 1-2 facilitators for groups of 4-6 participants. This may change depending on interest and availability.

• Duration: The program will last for approximately 6 months, with the goal of 6 monthly meetings between October 2025 and April 2026. The exact schedule will be determined by each peer mentoring circle group. As this is a pilot program, we don’t know when another future program cycle might begin.

• Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month including monthly meetings and any work that participants agree to do between meetings.

• Meeting format: While online meetings are encouraged, peer mentoring circles can determine if in-person meetings are feasible

• Requirements: We expect that participants will come to these peer mentoring circles with an open mind and willingness to learn.

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How will I benefit from participating? 

• This is a completely new pilot program developed by AMWA-NE. Your participation will help us improve and benefit the Chapter as a whole.

• Participants and facilitators will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with other chapter members.

• Participants will have the opportunity to identify and work towards their own career development goals. Please note that we cannot guarantee any specific outcomes based on your participation.

• Facilitators will have the opportunity to grow their leadership and mentoring skills.

• Facilitators will be invited to join a virtual workshop on mentoring, provided by medical writing coach Alexandra Howson.