Mentor Connect

Whether you’re just beginning your journey and seeking direction or you’ve built a career and are ready to give back, ASTRO’s Mentor Connect brings professionals together to learn, grow and inspire one another. This is a space where learning, guidance and meaningful connections come together to shape the future of radiation oncology.

Why Mentorship Matters

Mentorship is at the heart of professional growth. Through Mentor Connect, students, residents, early career professionals and experienced mentors can share insights and build relationships that extend well beyond a single conversation.

As a mentee, you can explore topics such as:

• Choosing a career path in radiation oncology
• What to expect during residency
• Developing leadership and communication skills
• Finding work-life balance
• Navigating the match process
• Applying for grants and professional opportunities

As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Share your professional journey and lessons learned
• Support and encourage the next generation
• Build meaningful, lasting professional connections
• Gain fresh perspectives from emerging professionals

Every mentoring relationship is unique — and that’s what makes it meaningful. On this platform, together, mentors and mentees can set goals, exchange ideas and find direction that aligns with where they are today and where they hope to go.

Ready to connect? 

Whether you’re looking for guidance or hoping to inspire others, Mentor Connect makes it easy to begin. Create your profile, explore potential matches and start building relationships that will help shape the future of radiation oncology.

How to Get Started

 

1. Start
   Register and log in to the platform using the email address where you received this message. Once logged in, click Edit Sign Up to complete your form. Ensure your contact information is up to date, upload a recent professional photo and refresh your bio. A complete profile helps create stronger matches.

2. Enroll
   Choose your role — Mentor, Mentee or Both — and complete the enrollment form. The more detail you provide, the better your match.

3. Search
   Use the Mentor Connect Program Directory to Search and Connect with mentors or mentees aligned with your goals.

4. Connect
   Explore profiles to learn more about potential matches. When you’re ready, Request a Connection. If it’s not the right fit, continue browsing until you find one that is.

Resources

Don’t feel ready just yet to be a mentor or mentee? Check out our resources to prepare your expectations. 

Time requirement

The time requirement is based on the relationship you forge with your mentor or mentee. It is recommended that the matched mentor and mentee both commit to at least a six-month timeframe.

Please note: Mentor Connect is a member-to-member networking tool. For more information, visit our Quick Start Guide and FAQs.