Mentoring at SGIM
Mentoring is a core part of SGIM’s commitment to supporting career growth across all stages of general internal medicine. Through a mix of year-round programs and annual meeting opportunities, SGIM connects students, trainees, and faculty with experienced mentors, sponsors, and peers to support professional development, leadership growth, and community building. Explore the mentoring options below to find opportunities that fit your goals and stage of career.
Year-Round Mentoring Programs
Women and Medicine Commission Career Advising Program (CAP)
CAP is a two-year sponsorship initiative designed to empower junior to mid-career faculty by equipping them with the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to excel in the academic promotion process.
Unified Leadership Training in Diversity (UNLTD) Program
The UNLTD program’s core objective is to bolster diversity within academic internal medicine. Both junior and senior faculty benefit from comprehensive mentorship, a robust curriculum, hands-on management training, and immersive fellowships.
Annual Meeting Mentoring Opportunities
One-on-One Mentoring Program
SGIM believes in the transformative power of collegial support, mentorship, and collaboration. The One-on-One Mentoring Program connects students, residents, fellows, and faculty with more senior SGIM members for personalized, career-focused guidance based on shared interests and goals.
Even if you already have a mentor at your home institution, this program offers the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on professional challenges and career development. Conversations may focus on topics such as research, career advancement, job responsibilities, leadership pathways, and ways to become more involved in SGIM. Participants identify areas of interest to support meaningful mentor–mentee matches.
Presenting at the Annual Meeting? You may request a mentor to attend your session and provide feedback.
For senior members, the program offers a meaningful way to support and guide the next generation of SGIM leaders.
Application Opens January 2026
Mentoring Panels at SGIM
Our live mentoring panels are designed to provide attendees with direct access to experts, ensuring your questions are answered and your voice is heard.
Additional Resources
Mentoring 101
This article explores the many forms mentoring can take at SGIM—from one-on-one and peer mentoring to panels, speed mentoring, and leadership programs—highlighting how mentoring supports growth at every career stage.
A Letter to Today's Academic Generalist Mentor
Drawing on faculty perspectives from two decades apart, this article explores how mentorship for academic generalists has changed—and what today’s mentors and institutions must do differently.
