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International Mentoring Program
The Student Commission leads the FICS Mentoring Program, enabling seasoned sports chiropractors to impart their vast knowledge and experience to chiropractic students and any dedicated chiropractors seeking advice.
Connecting with practicing doctors and navigating the complex landscape of sports chiropractic are significant hurdles for students. Encountering questions regarding licensing, laws, and practice in unfamiliar countries, as well as how to gain valuable experience working with athletes, can be daunting. However, having a mentor who has already traversed these paths provides invaluable guidance. This support helps students and new professionals overcome challenges and establish global networks, opening doors to opportunities they might not have found on their own.
Introduction
Mentoring Shaping Your Future Networks
“ The mentoring program was an amazing experience which allowed me to expand my knowledge of Sports Chiropractic, build my network and support me through my final year of University. This support is priceless and is an incredible opportunity that any Chiropractic student should take up! “
– Dr. Samuel Tiley
Let’s Get You Started
The FICS Mentoring Program provides sports chiropractors to share their professional knowledge and experience with students, recent graduates and other aspiring sports chiropractors. Mentoring has been identified as an important learning and development strategy for expanding networks and experience. FICS advocates for mentoring at all stages of sports chiropractic education and throughout each sports chiropractor’s career. Research has shown that having a mentor supports the achievement of personal and professional goals and improves motivation, engagement and work performance.
Once a month, for 6 months, this mentoring program is virtual sessions via video call or in person depending on the location of your mentor.
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Mentor’s – More Information
FICS Mentor’s requirements:
- FICS member of your local NCSC or as an individual member with FICS
- 5 years experience working as a practising chiropractor
- Completed or completing ICSC
PLEASE NOTE: Placement in the FICS Mentoring Program is not guaranteed.
Mentoring is a great way to support the learning and career development that occurs outside of the classroom. Mentoring is complementary to the supervision that occurs when student chiropractors/recent graduates work or intern in a clinic, practice or field-side with athletes at sports events. Mentoring is a very rewarding process in which the mentor is given the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and passion for the profession. Mentors also get to expand their network of contacts and tap into fresh new ideas and industry trends. Mentoring is a valuable two-way learning experience that benefits both the mentor and mentee.
The FICS mentoring program will allow sports chiropractors to share their professional knowledge and experience with students and recent graduates. Mentoring has been identified as an important learning and development strategy for expanding networks and experience. FICS advocates for mentoring at all stages of sports chiropractic education and throughout each sports chiropractor’s career. Research has shown that having a mentor supports the achievement of personal and professional goals and improves motivation, engagement and work performance.
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Application Process
PLEASE NOTE: Placement in the FICS Mentoring Program is not guaranteed.
Applications can be submitted at any time to student@ficsport.org
Expression of interest will be called for in February annually with the deadline for application for that year at the end of March.
Successful applicants will be notified they are within the mentor/mentee pool, however, FICS does not make any guarantee all places will be matched as this depends on successful finding a good match for the mentees.
The program begins in April with orientations calls and runs through to October annually.
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Mentees – More Information
MENTEE REQUIREMENTS:
- A student in their final year of studies or recent graduate (graduated within the last two years)
- Member of your FICS student club or, if a recent graduate, a FICS member.
PLEASE NOTE: Placement in the FICS Mentoring Program is not guaranteed.
Going from university/college straight into the professional working world can be an overwhelming and sometimes confusing experience. Students/recent graduates might have thought the learning stopped after sitting their last exam, but in reality, we all know how hard it is to take that first step into the working world. This is when real learning starts.
Are you looking for ways to find jobs, mentors, and preceptor opportunities abroad? To assist you, FICS has a mentoring program that connects students with sports chiropractors who can develop these relationships, assist with questions, or point them in the right direction.
If you are interested in a mentor, fill in the application form below. If you have any questions, please contact the FICS Student Commission via admin@ficsport.org.