A Mentor or a Supervisor role is to be an active listener, flexible, nonjudgmental and provide a safe space for growth. Provide knowledgeable, honest and constructive feedback while encouraging a student to learn and explore. Effective mentors help students set goals and navigate their learning for their career.

Mentor Requirements for Washington:

• Be practicing for 36 months of previous 48 months
• Be in good standing with the WA DOH
• Can only mentor up to 2 students at the same time

There are 5 types of Mentoring Styles:

Coach/Advisor