Many students attribute their success in school and in their careers to the guidance that they received from a mentor.  Mentors can have a significant impact on lives of young scholars.  In this light, the Gerontological Health Section of APHA is forming a mentoring program. The purpose of this program is to match student members with senior members in the Section to create strong mentoring relationships.  The length of this match can be short or long-term.  This program will enable to students to receive both academic and professional advice.  Students will also be able to meet with their mentors at the APHA Annual Meetings. 

If you are a student interested participating in this newly developed program, contact the Gerontological Health Section Student Liaison Karon Phillips at karonlphillips@hotmail.com. Put Gerontology Mentorship in the subject line and indicate your research interests and what you would like to gain from having a mentor in the body of the e-mail.