Mentoring

Vibrant and intellectually dynamic mentoring relationships lie at the heart of postdoctoral training. Postdocs are both mentors and mentees. They work work closely with faculty mentors while also mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in turn. Beyond the postdoc term, mentoring is an essential and central element of both faculty and non-academic positions.

Check out the "Qualities of Effective Mentoring" page to learn more about the skills required to be an effective mentor. Learn how to build a supportive relationship with your faculty mentor by "Establishing a Mentoring Relationship." Explore the programs, workshops, and resources that UMD offers to help you develop and practice your own mentorship skills.