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Mentorship Program

Become a Mentor | Scholarship support


The Pierre Fauchard Academy invites you to participate in the Mentorship Program. The concept of Mentorship has been around for centuries. Would Plato have become a philosopher without Socrates? Or as the Englishman Sir Isaac Newton stated "If I have seen far, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants."

Many sections of the Pierre Fauchard Academy worldwide promote Mentorship as a Service Project. The activity in Mentorship is growing exponentially as more sections promote this time proven and worthwhile concept to greet new dentists.

The Pierre Fauchard Academy recognizes the benefits of Mentorship and welcomes you to participate in its rewards.


Mentorship
= Professional Unity
Support
Friendship



Mentors

Initiate first contact and have regular follow-ups.

Help acclimate the new professional into the dental community

Introduce protégé to key people.

Increase protégé's visibility in the profession and/or community.

Are a good listener and a trusted friend.

Provide nonjudgmental support.

Are a luminary that a new professional can go to for guidance and inspiration.

See the energy and talent of recent graduates to address their needs at the leadership level.

You are not a legal advisor or responsible to help establish a practice.

One year commitment.

Activities could include introductions at component meetings and seminars, arranging visitations at nearby dental office, or attending sporting and civic events with your protégé.

Report your experiences to the Mentorship chair in your Pierre Fauchard Academy Section.



Protégé

Become introduced to professionals and key people in your area.

Have a "mentor" colleague to call as you will discover challenges, complexities, and rewards in your new profession.

Receive advice, information and encouragement.

Have a valuable resource in your profession.

Share your knowledge and ideas with newly met colleagues.

Keep in touch with your mentor.

Report experiences to the Mentorship Chair of your Section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

When the term ends, after about a year, be certain to express your appreciation and acknowledge what you may have gained from the relationship.




MENTORSHIP SIGN UP FORM

I am interested in the Pierre Fauchard Academy Mentorship Program.

Please sign me up as a: ____Mentor ____Protégé
(check one)

Name:_______________________________________

Address:_____________________________________

City:____________________State:_______Zip:_______

Telephone:
_(____)______________________________

Fax:_(____)__________________________________

Dental School:__________________________________

Year of Graduation:______________________________

General Practice/Specialty:__________________________

Kindly mail or fax this portion to your local PFA Mentorship Chairperson;
he or she will contact you shortly:

To write for more information on the Mentorship Program:

The Pierre Fauchard Academy
P.O. Box 80330
Las Vegas, NV 89180-0330




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Inquiries to: Dr. Richard A. Kozal or call 1-800-232-0099 or email RKozal@aol.com updated:11/5/02 URL http://www.fauchard.org/mentorship.htm