Requirements of this Program

This program was designed to be self-directed and streamlined. Much of the information in this site is based on best practices, and thus some minimum requirements have been set. The following eligibility requirements must be met prior to a participation in the program:

Status/Task/Responsibility	Mentor	Mentee
Currently working in public health and/or studying an advanced degree in public health and seeking to advance their career.		X
Has been working in public health for at least 5 years.	X
Provide a signed release to post mentor information to potential mentee or on website.	X
Provide at least 2 references that attest to the mentor’s ability to listen and provide knowledgeable guidance.	X
Watch a video or read a document (mentors, mentees)that outlines key concepts in mentor-mentee relationships. (To access the “Mentoring the Public Health Professional: Mentoring 101” video, please login to TRAIN; enter title in key word box, or search by Course ID # 1014620; go to registration tab and click on ‘launch.’)	X	X

Please note that supervisors and employees should not embark on a mentor-mentee relationship. There are inherent power differences and potential conflicts of interest in such a relationship. Supervisors can mentor individuals in other organizations; employees can be mentored by individuals in another area of the organization or in another organization.

Once paired, we request that both mentors and mentees:

Complete a goal form.
Complete a partnership agreement.
Participate in a debrief with WPHA staff.