The Power of Mentorship in Cytopathology

Dr. Natalie Banet interviews Drs. Lowe, Graham, and Reyes about the power of the ASC Mentorship Program. Dr. Reyes will also introduce a new facet of the mentorship program.

In this revealing episode, our intriguing guests Dr. Ali Lowe and Dr. Ashleigh Graham, offer a candid discussion on their integral roles in the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Mentorship Program led by the ASC's Professional Development, Mentorship, and Diversity Committee, which launched July 2023. Both share their unique perspectives and experiences acquired through this program focused on supporting underrepresented groups in cytopathology.

Dive into the structure and blueprint of the mentorship program, observing how it pairs mentors and mentees based on their interests, backgrounds, aspirations, and expertise. 

Mentorship Program Launch and Focus

Drs. Banet and Lowe then introduced a second phase of the mentorship program set to debut September 2024. The program aims to foster connections and professional development among members. Dr. Reyes, who will lead the program, explained that participants in this year-long cohort mentoring program will meet monthly in small groups for gently guided discussion on a chosen topic, with the initial topic being wellbeing.

By the end of this episode, discover the life-changing benefits of the ASC's mentorship program, epitomizing the value of networking and fostering a sense of belonging within professional circles.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Mentor application: https://cytopathology.org/page/DEIMentor 

Professional Development, Mentorship Committee Mentee Form application: https://cytopathology.org/page/Menteeform 

Cohort application (for small group mentorship program to start 9/2024): https://cytopathology.org/page/CohortSmallGroupApplication