NCODA Pharmacy Mentorship Collaboration
The NCODA Pharmacy Mentorship Program continues. As of 2023, CAPhO and NCODA have partnered to offer student mentorship opportunities to Canadian pharmacy students and oncology pharmacy professionals through NCODA's Pharmacy Mentorship Program. Program participants receive personalized guidance from established pharmacy professionals and industry-specific resource kits that provide valuable insights into a variety of career opportunities including clinical, industry, and academic settings. Students also receive networking opportunities, leadership skills, and professional development tools.
The mentorship pairing process will be based on a variety of factors, including the mentee's focus, location, and compatibility with mentor candidates. The 2024/25 cycle of the eight-month program will take place between October 2024 through May 2025, and will concentrate on the mentee's professional development, specific focus within the field of oncology, and establishing a relationship with their mentor. The program will begin at NCODA’s Oncology Career Symposium, where mentors and mentees will have the opportunity to connect in person for the first time. Mentees are requires mentees to complete a short form to track their interactions and progress throughout the program which will end in May 2025.