Call for mentors: Help future health professionals by sharing your story!
Make a difference in the lives of future healthcare workers.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of future healthcare workers? Are you ready to share your experiences and perspectives as someone who has lived with a disability? If so, the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities would love for you to apply to be a mentor in our training programs for health sciences students and professionals.
Who we are:
Our goal is to help future healthcare workers learn about the different challenges people with disabilities face. We want to make healthcare more welcoming, understanding and compassionate for everyone.
Role overview:
As a mentor, you’ll work with students and professionals in health sciences through training sessions, discussions and workshops. By sharing your personal experiences, you’ll help them learn about patient-centered care and how to make people with disabilities feel more welcomed and supported.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for people with the following lived experiences:
- Amputees: Share your experiences with mobility, the healthcare system and how you and providers have adapted to get your needs met.
- Wheelchair users: Talk about accessibility, independence and living with mobility challenges.
- People with limited vision: Offer insights on navigating healthcare settings and communication.
- People with hearing impairments: Help others understand the importance of clear communication and accessibility in healthcare.
Key responsibilities:
- Share your story and experiences in training sessions and workshops.
- Join discussions and activities that help others understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
- Offer advice on how to communicate and care for people with disabilities.
- Work with program leaders to create training materials that represent a variety of experiences.
Why become a mentor?
- Help others: Guide the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Share your story: Help future healthcare workers be more empathetic and understanding by sharing your unique experience.
- Build connections: Meet other professionals who care about increasing access to services and making a difference.
- Make a difference: Change how healthcare students think about and treat people with disabilities.
How to apply:
If you're interested in becoming a mentor, please send us:
- Your name and contact information.
- A short paragraph about why you want to mentor health sciences students.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create a better healthcare environment for all!
For more information or to be considered for mentorship opportunities, please email Dr. Tori Gilbert at tori.gilbert@hsc.wvu.edu.