MedTech Society: Mentorship Chair

Hi I’m Helen! I distinctly remember my first experience with the mentorship program - I gained invaluable insights that left a lasting impact on me. Ever since, I have been committed to bringing similar opportunities to others. As Marketing Officer this year, I’ve loved working with the fantastic team to help bring our events to life. As Mentorship Chair, I’m excited to take things to the next level.

Here’s what I aim to bring:

• Ensure the best mentor-mentee match - By having a detailed, practical preference form for mentees, and consistent feedback opportunities throughout so any issues are addressed quickly to make the most of the time.
• Maintain and improve on suggested session frameworks - A clear yet flexible structure will ensure key topics are covered and reduce pressure on mentors, allowing for the focus to remain on mentee development.
• Facilitate post-program and mentee-mentee networking - One of the best things about MedTech UCL is the community. I will organise post-program opportunities with subject preferences in mind to help both mentors and mentees make lasting connections with like-minded individuals. 
• Applying knowledge to real-world scenarios - I aim to introduce or link mentorship with other opportunities where mentees can apply their skills to real-world challenges, simulating future career experiences.

I am incredibly excited about the potential of the mentorship program and I am highly motivated to bring my skills to the table. I hope to have earned your vote!

Hello MedTechers,

My name is Udaiveer, your friendly neighbourhood med student and I’m running for Chair of the Mentorship Programme Team. I am excited to present my vision for the future of our mentorship programme and how I plan to make it even more impactful for all members. 

One of my key proposals is to introduce a diverse mentorship rotation system. This system will allow members to experience mentorship from a variety of perspectives, ensuring they receive well-rounded guidance and support. Additionally, I believe in the importance of organizing more in-person events to foster stronger connections between mentors and mentees. These events will provide valuable networking opportunities and create a sense of community within the programme. 

I also plan to implement structured feedback and mentorship plans to ensure that each member receives personalized and effective guidance. By providing regular feedback and setting clear goals, we can help our members reach their full potential.

My experience founding a Model UN club and being a mentee in a youth accelerator programme have equipped me with valuable skills for this position. I understand the importance of effective mentorship and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth.

I urge you to consider me for the role of Chair of the Mentorship Programme Team. Together, we can create a fantastic programme that benefits all members and helps them achieve their goals. 

Thank you for your support. 

Udaiveer

Hi, my name is Victoria and I am a second-year Medical Innovation and Enterprise student! I have been a MedTech member for two years now, and have personally participated in the mentorship programme as a mentee.

I think I would be a great candidate for the mentorship chair position as I am very organised, a strong communicator, and love networking and meeting new people! My communication abilities are facilitated by knowing four languages and having lived in four different countries which has also allowed me to form unique perspectives. Further, I have experience in leadership, and have participated in a leadership programme in the past that helped me adopt more effective leadership styles. 

In my opinion, the mentorship programme is one of the best opportunities MedTech offers as it is personalised and mentees can really gain a lot of insights from it. Therefore, as chair I would ensure that members are matched to specialists as accurately as possible to gain the most from the programme. 

Overall, I would love to contribute to this enriching society and aid other students in participating in a program that I really enjoyed!

I know first-hand how important it is to find the right match, having gone through 3 different mentors, I can confidently say that collaborating with the right mentor ensured my academic success. For me, the pathway to my goals was not linear, and in turn my mentor was able to help me go forward at my own pace, building self-efficacy to become the ambitious, persevering UCL student I am today. 

My STEM Leadership Award, granted by GSK, recognised my ability to adopt flexible leadership. There, I coordinated tasks based on my team members' strengths. By maintaining open lines of communication to promote engagement and exchange, I encouraged team momentum – a skill I can surely apply in the committee to manage the programme effectively. 

Working multiple hospital volunteer roles allowed me to escalate patient concerns to improve their hospital experience, aligning with UCL's mission to engage with and better the wider world. By collaborating with a diverse range of individuals – from patients to healthcare professionals – I gained invaluable adaptive communication skills, which will aid in connecting others in mentorship, encouraging meaningful relationships & successful academic growth.  

As chair, I would contribute: a networking event to meet mentors, a session on maximising the mentorship experience, source relevant academic events, and a reviewed plan for mentees' goals with periodic check-ins, even after it ends, to assess its impact on helping mentees thrive in their field.