FAQ for Mentors
Q: I haven’t heard from my mentee in [x amount of time]. What should I do?
A: If you have not heard back from your mentee in over a week, we ask that you first try sending a follow up email. If there is still no response within 72 hours, reach out to our team. We will reach out to the mentee informing them that they have been removed from our database and will do our best to re-match you, if possible.
Q: How many mentees can I take on as a mentor?
A: There is no limit to the number of mentees a mentor can take on; however, on average, most mentors wind up working with 1-2 mentees at a time.
Q: I signed up to be a mentor but haven’t been matched. Is there anything I need to do to get a mentee?
A: If you have filled out an application form and received an onboarding email from us, you’re all set. Mentor-mentee matches are dependent on mentee availability and their indicated fields of interest. We will contact you if we find a good match for you.
Q: Where do I indicate/report if I’ve completed mentoring a student?
A: For pregrad, in the “Grad School Applicant Spreadsheet”, check off column F.
Q: Where should I look for resources on mentoring or if I have specific questions?
A: For pregrad, in the initial onboarding email, you should have received a mentoring handbook. Please direct any other questions to the Project SHORT Slack (PhD or general channel).
Q: If I’m having issues with my mentoring my mentee, who should I contact?
A: Please contact pregrad@project-short.com for grad mentees and prehealth@project-short.com for prehealth mentees.
Q: I’m having issues accessing my Google Drive folder. Who should I contact?
A: Please contact pregrad@project-short.com for grad mentees and prehealth@project-short.com for prehealth mentees.
Q: I have an MPH and would like to help masters students in addition to medical students. Which application should I complete?
A: If you have an MPH or the degree is in progress as part of a dual degree (MD/MPH, DO/MPH, etc), please submit a Prehealth application. If you wish to also on mentor prospective MPH students on the Pregrad side, you must have already completed the MPH program. If so, please submit the Pregrad application as well.
A: If you have not heard back from your mentee in over a week, we ask that you first try sending a follow up email. If there is still no response within 72 hours, reach out to our team. We will reach out to the mentee informing them that they have been removed from our database and will do our best to re-match you, if possible.
Q: How many mentees can I take on as a mentor?
A: There is no limit to the number of mentees a mentor can take on; however, on average, most mentors wind up working with 1-2 mentees at a time.
Q: I signed up to be a mentor but haven’t been matched. Is there anything I need to do to get a mentee?
A: If you have filled out an application form and received an onboarding email from us, you’re all set. Mentor-mentee matches are dependent on mentee availability and their indicated fields of interest. We will contact you if we find a good match for you.
Q: Where do I indicate/report if I’ve completed mentoring a student?
A: For pregrad, in the “Grad School Applicant Spreadsheet”, check off column F.
Q: Where should I look for resources on mentoring or if I have specific questions?
A: For pregrad, in the initial onboarding email, you should have received a mentoring handbook. Please direct any other questions to the Project SHORT Slack (PhD or general channel).
Q: If I’m having issues with my mentoring my mentee, who should I contact?
A: Please contact pregrad@project-short.com for grad mentees and prehealth@project-short.com for prehealth mentees.
Q: I’m having issues accessing my Google Drive folder. Who should I contact?
A: Please contact pregrad@project-short.com for grad mentees and prehealth@project-short.com for prehealth mentees.
Q: I have an MPH and would like to help masters students in addition to medical students. Which application should I complete?
A: If you have an MPH or the degree is in progress as part of a dual degree (MD/MPH, DO/MPH, etc), please submit a Prehealth application. If you wish to also on mentor prospective MPH students on the Pregrad side, you must have already completed the MPH program. If so, please submit the Pregrad application as well.