Mentor's Meeting Checklist

Set aside adequate time for meetings
Obtain and review mentee’s CV and Individual Development Plan (IDP) prior to meeting
Be sure to review contact information and other meeting arrangements
Clarify what mentee expects from you—and what you expect from mentee
Review mentee’s short/long term goals
Be sure that you have accurate, up to date information on advancement and promotion policies for your mentee’s series and rank (see http://www.ucsf.edu/senate/facultyhandbook/ )
Ask mentee to help you with writing, research, teaching, curriculum development etc. that is consistent with their career goals
Be aware of potential conflicts of interest if you are both a supervisor and mentor for the mentee
Be sure that mentee has joined committees and professional organizations helpful for career development
Assist your mentee to find other mentors within and outside UCSF