Developing Thoughtful Professionals for Research, Practice, and Leadership
Mentorship offers structured, practice-oriented programmes designed to support students and professionals to think clearly, communicate effectively, and apply knowledge with purpose. The mentorship approach emphasizes guided learning, reflection, real-world application, and personalized feedback.
Each programme is delivered as a time-bound cohort experience, combining expert facilitation with practical assignments that contribute directly to participants’ academic, professional, or leadership goals.
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Mentorship Model
All mentorship programmes are built on a shared framework:
- Duration: 6–8 weeks per programme
- Format: Online, guided cohort-based mentorship
- Approach: Practice-focused, reflective, feedback-driven
- Cohort Size: Small groups to allow meaningful engagement
- Outcome: Practical outputs, skill development, and professional growth
Participants are expected to engage actively through weekly sessions, assignments, and peer interaction.
Mentorship Tracks
Narrative Writing for Medical Students
A guided programme that supports medical students to develop narrative writing skills for reflective practice, ethical storytelling, and improved communication. Participants learn to write clinical and personal narratives that strengthen empathy, professional identity, and clarity of expression.
Research and Academic Writing
Designed for students, early-career researchers, and professionals seeking to strengthen their academic writing skills. This mentorship focuses on clarity, structure, argument development, and ethical scholarship across research proposals, theses, manuscripts, and academic reports.
Data Storytelling and Visualization
This track supports participants to translate data into clear, compelling narratives for decision-making and impact. It combines principles of data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to help participants communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Policy and Public Health Communication
A mentorship programme for professionals working in policy, public health, and development spaces. Participants learn to communicate evidence clearly through policy briefs, reports, presentations, and public-facing content that informs decision-making and drives action.
Professional Development and Leadership Mentoring
This programme focuses on career growth, leadership skills, and professional identity. Participants are guided to reflect on their goals, strengthen decision-making, improve communication, and develop leadership practices suited to complex organizational environments.
Digital Engagement and Communication
A mentorship track designed to help professionals build an intentional and ethical digital presence. Participants learn how to communicate ideas online, engage audiences meaningfully, and use digital platforms to support professional goals, advocacy, and thought leadership.