USEMS Mentorship
Connecting students and doctors with mentors already working in Sport and Exercise Medicine, from choosing electives to breaking into training.
How it works
Three steps to getting matched
Sign up
Tell us what you're into. It takes a couple of minutes.
Get matched
We pair mentors and mentees up, by region where we can.
Meet and grow
Regular group sessions, online and/or in person, on topics your group picks.
See how we handle your data as part of the scheme in our privacy policy.
Become a mentee
For students and doctors interested in pursuing a career in SEM. Apply to be matched with a mentor, build professional connections, and learn from people already working in the specialty.
- Matched with a mentor working in SEM, by region where we can
- Regular group sessions, online and/or in person
- A certificate for taking part
What to expect
Topics we cover
SEM career pathways
e.g. what daily life looks like as a registrar or consultant
Portfolio development
e.g. what actually strengthens an SEM portfolio
Building an SEM CV
e.g. structuring experience, audits and courses
Applications and interviews
e.g. mock questions and what selectors look for
Research and getting involved academically
e.g. finding a project and getting published
Pitch-side and event medicine
e.g. getting your first pitch-side experience
Developing clinical and professional skills
e.g. building confidence in MSK assessment
Networking and opportunities within SEM
e.g. conferences, courses and who to know
Already working in SEM?
Mentor the next generation, share what you've learned, and build your own teaching and leadership experience along the way.