The Mentoring Programme is a personalised programme running throughout the academic year at both the University of Auckland and the University of Otago, where first-year students are paired up with older students within various health specialties. As opposed to academic tutoring, WiHN hopes to offer experienced role models who can provide guidance and care to support young women in achieving their career aspirations and personal life goals.
To be a mentor
you must:
Be at least a second year student in Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Optometry or a related conjoint degree at the University of Auckland in 2022, or are part of a professional programme or at least a second year student studying towards a Bachelor of Science or Health Science at the University of Otago.
Have a passion for helping others, a caring and understanding attitude and be a positive role model to your mentees
Commitment to attending mentoring programme events throughout the year
Organise at least three face-to-face meetings per semester with your mentees
Stay in contact with your mentees at least once per fortnight
To be a mentee
you must:
Be a first year student in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing or a related conjoint degree at the University of Auckland in 2022 or be a first year student studying health science, Bachelor of Science, health science or biomedical Science at the University of Otago.
Have a desire to learn from older woman students and make the most of opportunities throughout the year
Commit to attending mentoring programme events throughout the year
Attend at least three face-to-face meetings per semester with your mentors
Stay in contact with your mentors at least once per fortnight
Our Mentoring team have assembled an amazing guide for first-year students. Download the guide below to gain insight on mental health, wellbeing and study tips!
Events
The Events Programme is designed to empower young women studying in health related degrees with networking opportunities and create educational value for them. By complementing the WiHN Mentoring Programme, it serves as a platform for women to form valuable networks with other women studying or working within the health-sector. The skills developed from these events will help them thrive in the workforce.
We welcome people of all genders and areas of study to participate in the conversation of what it means to be a woman in the health sector.