why mentorship?
The residency year can be challenging and residents benefit from the perspective and support of a mentor, in addition to the supports provided directly by the residency program.
Mentors benefit by engaging in reflective conversations with their mentee about their personal and professional journey, and obtain fulfilment from guiding another pharmacy professional.=
Primary Care Residency Mentorship Program
Prospective mentors will provide a short biography highlighting their professional journey. Residents will review these biographies and identify a mentor they would like to connect with.
The Program Coordinator will setup the first meeting for the mentor and resident within the first 2 months of the Program to connect and establish the goals of the mentorship relationship. The resident and mentor will schedule subsequent meetings, with a minimum of 6 meetings throughout the year.
Please refer to the Resident Manual, on the Residents page, for further details.
mentor requirements
Any Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services (LMPS) pharmacist can be a mentor. Prior completion of a residency program is an asset, but not required.
Pharmacists actively serving as a mentor for a resident shall:
be familiar with Program policies, procedures and the Resident Manual;
acknowledge that the purpose of mentorship does not involve evaluating or precepting the resident; and
be willing to discuss or provide guidance on issues of importance to the resident, including challenges faced on rotation, evaluation or performance hiccups, balancing work and life commitments, time management issues, career decisions, etc.
If you are interested in serving as a mentor for a primary care resident, please send an email to Charles Au, Program Coordinator.
Mentorship resources
Powerful Questions for Mentors
How to ensure effective mentoring - The Pharmaceutical Journal
