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    Remember your first professional mentor? The physician who introduced you to all the right people. The one who shared invaluable tricks of the trade? The one who helped to steer you away from trouble? It’s time to repay the favor. The TMA Mentorship Program matches physician leaders with scholars in the current TMA Leadership College class.

    All it takes is a phone call or two each month, a few introductions to your colleagues, and a helpful hand every now and again. Then you can stand proudly when your mentee graduates from the Leadership College program at TexMed. 

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  • What is TMA Leadership College?

    The TMA Leadership College (TMALC) was established in 2010 as part of TMA's effort to ensure strong and sustainable physician leadership with organized medicine. TMALC graduates serve as thought leaders who can close the divide among clinicians and health care policymakers, and as trusted leaders within their local communities.

    With more than 40 hours of classroom instruction, the TMA Leadership College was designed for active TMA members under the age of 40 or who are in the first eight years of practice.

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  • For Mentors

    Why Be a Mentor?

     
    Get the Mentor Guide

  • TMA Leadership College Mentor Timeline

    October
    Scholars submit top three mentor choices via Mentor Portal.

    November
    Mentors are assigned to Leadership College scholars. Mentors are asked to make their first phone or email contact with mentee. During your initial contact, schedule the first in-person meeting or schedule for subsequent phone calls.

    January
    Ask about personal and professional development goals set during their Boot Camp session and what progress has been made.

    February
    Talk to them about their February TMALC session which focuses on advocacy, social media and philanthropy. Tell them about your involvement with those areas.

    April
    Follow up on your mentee’s TMALC Project. Ask your scholar what project they selected and how you might be able to offer assistance. Projects are due April 15.

    May
    Meet with your mentee during TexMed. Attend the TMALC graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 30 in Dallas.

    Recommendations:

    • Communicate with your mentee at minimum once a month.
    • Hold at least one in-person meeting to help foster the relationship.
    • Try to attend Winter Conference and/or TexMed with your mentee.
    • Introduce your mentee to fellow TMA/county society/specialty leadership. 

  • For Mentees

    Why Participate in TMA Leadership College?

     
    Get the Mentee Guide
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