Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of mentorship for professional development in academic medicine (Kashiwagi, Varkey, & Cook, 2013). Psychiatry residents with mentors have reported greater career satisfaction, more networking opportunities, enhanced psychosocial support and improved skills in research compared to those without mentors (Sambunjak, Straus, & Marušic, 2006).
Many individuals may find a mentor naturally. However, a substantial number do not. Our mentoring program was designed to fill that gap and provide mentees with the opportunity to choose a mentor that aligns with their personal interests. The program is available to all members of the department.
If you are interested in participating in the program as a mentee, please review our faculty for potential mentors and email Jennifer Ford.
If you are a faculty member interested in being a mentor in the program, please email Jennifer Ford.
Faculty Mentors
Jonathan Crowson
MBChB (Edin)
Associate Professor
Faculty
Jon Davine
MD, CCFP, FRCP©
Associate Clinical Professor
Part Time / Adjunct Faculty
Maxine Lewis
MBBCh, MRCPsych, MMedSc, FRCPC
Associate Professor
Faculty
Samantha Longman-Mills
Assistant Professor (part time)
Roberto Sassi
MD, PhD, FRCPC
Associate Professor
Faculty
Albina Veltman
Associate Chair Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Reconciliation
Faculty
Staff Mentors
Caroline King
Assistant Clinical Professor (Part-Time)