Assemblies Brochure 2018

14 AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY MENTORING PROGRAMS ATS ASSEMBLY MENTORING PROGRAMS In 2010 the American Thoracic Society’s first Assembly Mentoring Program was launched by the Assembly on Environmental Occupation and Population Health (EOPH). It was established to increase junior faculty and trainees’ participation in the assembly, while providing career building skills and one-on-one mentorship. Today, all 14 Assemblies have mentoring programs that are available to all members in every discipline of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Benefits of ATS Mentorship ATS Assembly Mentoring Programs offer valuable advice and wisdom at critical points in a member’s career development. Designed to foster formal facilitated mentoring connections to help mentees grow and advance their careers, the programs provide support through individualized attention. A commitment is required to provide a nurturing environment for mentees, and create the best available opportunities to succeed throughout their training. A structure is followed, outlining expectations for both the mentor and mentee. Mentees and mentors have the opportunity to meet face-to-face at the International Conference at designated meeting spots. Mentees and mentors taking advantage of these meetings will be able to collaborate, discuss career strategies, and plan conference schedules. We look forward to your participation in the ATS Assembly Mentoring Programs! For more information visit the Assemblies webpage under the members tab on the ATS website. Registration for Mentoring Programs opens in February. To view mentoring program guidelines and to sign up, visit the Assemblies home page on the ATS website.