The programme & timeline are available here.

Key programme information

• Format: online
• Duration: 12 months. Flexibility will be ensured on a case-by-case basis (including but not limited to maternity/paternity leave, unforeseen circumstances, medical conditions, etc.)
• Periodic progress review: both mentors and mentees will be able to provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of the programme and will be requested to complete a final questionnaire to share their overall evaluation of the programme
• Programme kick off
  • Introductory mentors’ workshop
  • Kick-off meeting: introduction of programme and participants
• Individual mentor-mentee sessions (1 meeting/month)
• Professional development workshops (all mentees): two professional development workshops will be held during the programme; workshop topics will be selected based on the needs and interests of the mentees.
• Certificate of completion for mentors and mentees

ESOT Education Team

Laura Contessi
Education Manager
laura.contessi@esot.org

Denise De Salvo
Project Coordinator
denise.desalvo@esot.org

Prospective mentees should: 

• Be ESOT members (no geographical restrictions apply) in good standing and currently employed at a research or care institution
• Have good knowledge and understanding of the English language
• Be willing to engage in a structured, year-long programme
• Be willing to attend most of the meetings and workshops

Prospective mentors should: 

• Be ESOT members (no geographical restrictions apply) in good standing and currently employed at a research or care institution
• Have good knowledge and understanding of the English language
• Have extensive expertise and a proven track record in the transplantation field 
• Have expertise in mentoring (i.e., supervising master students, PhD Fellows, new professional colleagues, etc.)
• Be strongly motivated to nurture future leaders in transplantation
• Be able to provide sound career advice 
• Possess excellent communication skills 

ESOT Membership
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Mentees will have the opportunity to get expert guidance regarding their personal and/or professional development from an established leader in the field, exchange best practices and ideas, gain leadership skills, expand their network, and develop new synergies and collaborations. In addition, mentees will receive financial support to visit their mentor’s centres. 

Mentors will have the opportunity to share their experience and expertise, to support the development of and give something back to the field of transplantation, to expand their network, and to further develop management and leadership skills.