JCSPHPC Mentorship Programme
The objective of our mentorship programme is to foster a caring community within the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care and to enhance the career prospect of graduates of undergraduate and postgraduates of JCSPHPC. The principle of our mentorship programme is to match mentees with similar interests, aspiration of mentees and expectations of mentors, to accelerate the personal and professional development of mentees. This is achieved by providing mentees with advice, guideline and feedback from mentors in the healthcare industry.
Participation to the mentorship program is voluntary basis and the partnership is based on mutual trust. The mentoring relationship officially end after from year from October – September. It is expected to meet up at least 4 times throughout the year. Opening Mixer will be held to kick start the mentorship program of the academic year in 2025-26. Both mentors and mentees will also be invited to attend the careers/ industrial seminars held by School.
Objective of the programme
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To coach students and give advice related to career development
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To discuss career plans and potential obstacles during the study journey
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To provide opportunities for social, professional and business connection
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To share experiences gained through own development process and work
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To nurture a community of local Public Health Practitioners
Roles and responsibilities
Our mentors and mentees embrace different roles and responsibilities.
As an adviser
To consider the goals of the mentees and discuss the steps required to achieve them
As an initiator
To open new perspectives, provide stimuli for goals and paths of development, point out underdeveloped or unrealised potential and encourage the ideas of initiatives of the mentees
As an arbiter of knowledge
To address specific issues, offer advice to the mentees and bring mentor’s own expertise and skills to the table
As a MENTOR, you can take on the following role(s):
As a MENTEE, you can take on the role:
As an initiator: To take initiative to drive the relationship and be responsible for own career development and planning
Specific responsibilities:
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To provide feedback about the mentorship relationship and be open to receiving feedback with the mentor regarding the career plan and potential obstacles. When providing feedback, be honest, yet tactful. Always remember using the proper tone
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Be polite and courteous; be responsive in emails/ meetings and ask questions
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To provide feedback about the mentorship with the School by completing the programme survey in December and June.
Requirement
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Current students from below progammes who also register in the mentorship programme:
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Full-Time MPH students
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Full-Time MScEPB students
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BSc Students
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Interested in building up networks for future development
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Looking for advice on career planning
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Want to broaden your perspectives
Programme Timeline
Nov - Dec
Mentors Recruitment
Nov
Application Period
Dec - Jan
Internal matching and result announcement
Conduct briefing for mentors and mentees
Feb - Jul
Mentorship Period
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Opening Mixer - a social event for mentors and mentees to meet & officially kick start the programme
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Self- arranged meetings - between mentors and mentee (meeting once 2-3 months)
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Mentees' Feedback Evaluation
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Mentors' Feedback Evaluation
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Interested students should include a brief self-introduction and list out his/her expectation in joining the program
Enquiry
Miss Katherine Lee
JC School of Public Health and Primary Care,
Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tel: 2252 8810 | Email: katherinelee@cuhk.edu.hk
