Meet the Mentor

Meet the Mentor Session Overview

The Meet the Mentor Session is designed to support early-career clinicians, researchers or trainees by providing direct access to experienced mentors across paediatric endocrinology and related disciplines. The session combines a facilitated panel discussion with small-group mentoring focused on specific areas of interests.

Session Objectives

Provide mentees with insights into career development, training pathways and work-life balance
Enable open discussion
Facilitate targeted mentoring conversations in specialty areas
Encourage networking and longer-term mentoring connections

Session Format

Welcome and Introduction

Overview of sessions aims and structure
Introduction of mentors and their areas of expertise
Explanation of small-group rotation and logistics

Mentor Panel Discussion

Moderated panel with all mentors
Broad career and professional development themes (e.g. career pathways, research, leadership, balancing roles, international opportunities)
Open Q&A

Small-Group Mentoring Sessions

Mentees break into small groups (8-10 participants)
Each group is facilitated by a mentor specialising in a nominated area of interest
Informal discussion and questions tailored to participant needs

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Key take-home messages
Information on follow-up opportunities and ongoing mentoring resources

Registrations and Bookings

Attendance at the session is open and included in full conference registration; however, small-group mentoring places must be booked in advance during the registration process
Mentees are asked to select their main area of interest and will be allocated to a mentor in this area
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: in the event that we cannot secure a mentor for any specific area or the mentor is not able to attend at the last minute, we will re-allocate you to another group.

Topics available for selection: DSD, Bone, Diabetes Research, General Endo (Growth, Thyroid, Puberty), Genetics, Adrenal.

In order to attend the meet the mentor session, you will need to be registered for the full conference. Please use the below link to register.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER