SCAND Mentorship Program
What is the SCAND Mentorship Program?
Thank you for stopping by and for showing your interest in the SCAND Mentorship program. This program is a 6-month commitment created to improve education, connection and collaboration between RDNs/NDTRs and fellow RDNs/NDTRS , dietetic interns, and students across South Carolina. It is a great opportunity to network with a fellow colleague that you may not have otherwise met and learn from each other.
Mentorship is a powerful tool for professional development, both for the mentor and the mentee. It contributes to the growth of our field and ensures the continued advancement of dietetics as a respected and dynamic profession.
Who is the program for and who can apply?
Students, Dietetic Interns, RD’s, NDTR’s can apply to be a Mentee and RD’s and NDTR’s can apply to be a Mentor. Mentors must have at least 1 year experience in your focus area and 2 years experience as a practitioner.
Program Expectations:
Both mentor and mentee agree to the following minimum expectations for the relationship as established by SCAND.
- Length of match: 6 months from October to April
- Contact time: meet at least 2 hours during the 6 months period. We encourage you to meet at least 1 hour during October and December and at least 1 hour during January and April.
- Contact type/method: in-person or virtually using the method of technology that the mentor/mentee match agrees to.
Program Schedule:
September 26: Deadline to apply to be a Mentor or Mentee
October 1, 2025: Program starts
TBD: Virtual Orientation Session
December 14-January 31: Winter Break- no need to schedule meetings during this time if you wish
April 1, 2026: Program ends
SCAND will reach out on active matches at the following intervals:
- Initial match
- At 1 month following match
- At 3 months following match
- At 6 months / wrap-up
Value of Being a Mentor
- Empower others
- Strengthen our professional community
- Personal and professional reflection
- Reciprocal learning
- Foster new relationship
Value of Being a Mentee
- Gain confidence
- Career development
- Networking
- Benefit of membership
Apply Here!
Mentors
You must meet the following criteria as a mentor:
SCAND Mentor Program Introduction
**Mentors are also expected to review all Mentee materials in preparation for the first meeting**
Mentees
SCAND Mentee Program Introduction
Have questions?
Send Jessica Morrison an email if you have any questions about our program at [email protected].
Jessica Morrison, RD, LD
SCAND Special Programs Coordinator
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