Mentor

Mentor - Monash Health Sciences Peer Mentoring Program

Program Title (AHEGS): Mentor - Monash Health Sciences Peer Mentoring Program

Unit Set Code: CC-ACT1019

The Monash Peer Mentoring Program is a voluntary program for health science students that enables Mentors to gain important employability skills including strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership, organisation, problem solving, and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Program Information:
This program involves health science student peer mentors assisting with teaching and mentoring student cohorts from earlier year levels of the relevant course. Mentors gain an experience of working in academic and clinical learning environments, which contributes to preparing them for future professional roles. Students enrolled into this co-curricular unit engage in diverse activities, including facilitating practical sessions and providing academic support. This hands-on experience not only benefits the mentees but also
enriches the student mentors' understanding of teaching methodologies and peer collaboration. Through this program, student mentors develop a comprehensive appreciation of the relevant health science profession, the role of educator and contribute to a supportive learning community. The volunteer mentors contribute a minimum of 30 hours.

Degree/Disciplines: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - M3002

Location: Peninsula campus

Duration: 30 hours (minimum)

Dates: Semester 1 each year

Selection criteria: Students who will be in their 4th year of the Physiotherapy degree during the program with a minimum WAM of 60% are eligible to apply.

Application process: The Physiotherapy Department will send out an email to the relevant cohort.

Application Deadline: 31 January

Completion Requirement: Students must submit a 500 word reflective piece in addition to the 30 hours of volunteer mentoring.

Contact for students:  spahc.physiotherapy.placements@monash.edu