Mentorship Program
To support the rising demand for qualified health informatics (HI) professionals, the HI faculty at Pitt have developed a mentorship program that matches alumni of the Pitt Health Informatics undergraduate and graduate programs with current online or on-campus Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) students.
The Pitt MSHI program is committed to cultivating well-rounded professionals. Our graduate program guides students to identify and achieve distinct career objectives, facilitates both personal and professional growth, and assists in building a strong professional network. Integrating esteemed alumni into the mentorship program helps foster a connection between the past and the future of health informatics.
We prioritize the development of essential, field-specific skills and knowledge. Our MSHI action plan includes setting clear benchmarks for student outcomes and mapping out the specific skills to be acquired. Through this holistic approach, we aim to produce graduates who are not only technically adept but also career-ready and networked in their field.
Some of the key initiatives include a focus on professional development, networking and alumni engagement to enhance students’ career growth.
This mentorship program is a unique opportunity for MSHI students to learn directly from our alumni working in the field, and for alumni to enhance their leadership skills and positively influence the next class of health informatics professionals.
MSHI Mentorship Timeline
There are two rotations for matching mentors with mentees, by application only.
- First Rotation: July 1- December 1
- Second Rotation: January 15 – June 1
Applications Open
- First Rotation: May 1
- Second Rotation: November 1
Application Deadlines
- First Rotation: June 1
- Second Rotation: December 1
Matches Determined
- First Rotation: June 15
- Second Rotation: January 1
For Mentees
Benefits
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Real-world insights from seasoned professionals.
- Alignment with organizational values in health informatics.
- Opportunity to network with senior professionals.
- Informed career choices through guided advice.
Requirements
- Complete a brief application to assist with successful matching of mentors and mentees.
- Must be current MSHI students.
- Establish mutual goals for the relationship.
- Respect the confidentiality of the mentor/mentee conversations.
- Complete end of program survey.
For Mentors
Benefits
- Expansion of professional networks and enhancement of leadership skills.
- Fresh challenges offering new perspectives for professional enrichment.
- Valuable self-reflective moments for career and personal development evaluation.
- Opportunity to gain insights from mentees.
- Improved relationships with peers through mentorship, mutually benefiting professional journey.
Requirements
- Complete a brief application to assist with successful matching of mentors and mentees.
- Must be graduates of Pitt’s MSHI program and commit to a six-month program, aiming for a minimum of two meetings but allowing for additional meetings based on mutual availability.
- Establish mutual goals for the relationship.
- Respect the confidentiality.
- Complete end of program survey.