The Anatomy Scholars Program is Now Accepting Applicants for Mentors

Application Deadline November 3

The Anatomy Scholars Program (ASP) was created to support and increase retention of Underrepresented Minorities (URM) in STEM in academia in the USA and Canada. This comprehensive 2-year program includes pairing scholars with a mentor who is also a member of the organization. Scholars will be early-career members transitioning into their first independent position as faculty in an anatomy-related field. ASP Mentors need not identify as URM but must be committed to supporting progression of URM scholars in anatomy and STEM.

The role of the ASP Mentor includes but is not limited to:

• Meeting one-on-one with their Scholar Mentee every three to four months via videoconference or in person if practical. One-on-one meetings will include discussion of reflections written by Scholars relating to perceived transition challenges and monthly self- reported activities.
• Helping with writing Scholarly materials (curriculum vitae, educator portfolios, grants, publication guidance, guidance in peer-review processes)
• Providing written feedback on self-reported activities, reflections, and plan by the Scholar.
• Encouraging autonomy 
• One or two ASP Mentors will meet with a small group of Scholars every six months, enabling the Scholars to build a community of peers.

The 2024 program will begin late November/early December 2023.

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Criteria & Eligibility

• Applicants must be members
• Demonstrated experience in mentorship, particularly faculty in academic and how this relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
• CV (Maximum 5 pages)  
• Must be able to attend the kick-off event March 22, 2024 and the entire Annual Meeting March 22-25, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.

Approximate time commitments include:

• 2-year commitment of formal, longitudinal mentoring for an ASP Scholar
• Complete a short Mentor Training Program, upon acceptance and prior to start of the program (and Mentor-Scholar matching), and sign confidentiality/communication agreement
• Meet 1:1 with Scholar mentee at least once every 3-4 months via videoconference, or in person if practical, and provide regular written feedback to Scholar related to:
  ○ Scholar reflections on ASP program and faculty transition, Scholarly materials (curriculum vitae, educator portfolios, grants, publication guidance, peer-review process guidance, etc.)
• Participate in small group Scholar meetings (approximately once every 6 months), where multiple Scholars and ASP Mentors will meet virtually or in-person to foster community
• If attending AAA Annual meeting, attend ASP Kickoff Event, to meet Scholars and fellow ASP Mentors