Career development in medicine and healthcare follows distinct educational, specialization, and professional pathways. These programs provide opportunities to learn from people with experience in medicine, healthcare, public health, and related fields.
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A structured mentoring opportunity for cardiology professionals and emerging leaders who meet the American College of Cardiology programme criteria, ACC International Mentorship Program 2026 is coordinated by American College of Cardiology (ACC). An international mentoring initiative within the American College of Cardiology's leadership-development activities.
Who is it for? Cardiology professionals and emerging leaders who meet the American College of Cardiology programme criteria
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Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women’s Health organises Carlos Simon Foundation Mentorship Program 2026–2027 for researchers eligible for the Carlos Simon Foundation programme in women's health. An international research-mentoring initiative in women's health that is open to applicants from multiple countries.
Who is it for? Researchers eligible for the Carlos Simon Foundation programme in women's health
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EASD Early Career Academy Mentorship Programme 2026 connects early-career diabetes researchers and clinicians in Europe with mentoring through European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). A one-year one-to-one mentoring programme for EASD early-career researchers and clinicians, with support for international professional development.
Who is it for? Early-career diabetes researchers and clinicians in Europe
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EASL Mentorships Programme 2026 is an international mentoring initiative from European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) for early-career hepatology professionals who meet EASL eligibility criteria. A one-year programme offered in classic and virtual formats; the face-to-face route requires mentor and mentee to work in different European countries.
Who is it for? Early-career hepatology professionals who meet EASL eligibility criteria
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A structured mentoring opportunity for phD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related fields, EFMC-YSN Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by EFMC – European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The 2026 programme runs from September 2026 to June 2027 and combines one-to-one mentoring with career workshops and group discussions.
Who is it for? PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related fields
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European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) organises ESGO Mentorship Programme 2026–2027 for early-career professionals in gynaecologic oncology. A structured twelve-month one-to-one programme connecting senior leaders with early-career professionals for academic, clinical and leadership development.
Who is it for? Early-career professionals in gynaecologic oncology
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ESHNR Mentoring Programme is an international mentoring initiative from European Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ESHNR) for early-career professionals and members in head and neck radiology who meet ESHNR programme criteria. A recurring mentoring programme of the European radiology society with regular online contact and opportunities to meet at ESHNR or ECR events.
Who is it for? Early-career professionals and members in head and neck radiology who meet ESHNR programme criteria
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ESPR Early Career Investigator Mentoring Programme 2026 connects early-career investigators conducting child-health research with mentoring through European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). The eighth round is a two-year research mentoring programme with formal matching and a mentor–mentee research project.
Who is it for? Early-career investigators conducting child-health research
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EUFEPS Mentoring Program 2026 connects phD candidates in the later stage of their doctorate and postdoctoral researchers in pharmaceutical sciences with mentoring through European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences (EUFEPS). A European one-to-one mentoring programme connecting early-career pharmaceutical scientists with experienced professionals from science, industry and public administration.
Who is it for? PhD candidates in the later stage of their doctorate and postdoctoral researchers in pharmaceutical sciences
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A structured mentoring opportunity for spine-care professionals participating in EUROSPINE's international professional community, EUROSPINE Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe. The programme is built around mentor–mentee pairs, monthly contact and research collaboration, with cross-border observational visits encouraged between participants.
Who is it for? Spine-care professionals participating in EUROSPINE's international professional community
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A Europe-wide mentoring scheme that pairs public health students and early-career professionals with experienced leaders to support career development, skills and networking.
Who is it for? Public health students and early‑career professionals
