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WFPS Committee
Mission Statement
To provide support to our female members; to recruit and encourage women
in their pursuit of careers in facial plastic surgery. To promote
participation by our female members in education, research and
leadership roles within the AAFPRS and the medical community.
WFPS Articles
WFPS Mentoring Program
AAFPRS Women in Facial Plastic Surgery
Mentoring Program
In Homer's The Odyssey we recall that when Odysseus leaves
for the Trojan War he places his trusted friend Mentor to watch over his
son Telemachus until his return. However, it was the Greek goddess of
wisdom, Athena, who assumed the appearance of Mentor to assist the young
Telemachus in his travels. Once again a woman saves the day!
The term mentor invokes a trusted friend, counselor or
teacher, usually a more experienced person. We hope that the WFPS
Mentoring Program will provide the same, but ideally over time we hope
it will become a two-way, professional relationship, where each person
asks questions and becomes cognizant of the various options that are
available at all stages of one's career and personal life.
The Mentor should:
- be an AAFPRS Member for at least seven years
- be interested in serving as a Mentor
- complete the mentor credentials/contact information form
- possess good interpersonal skills, particularly listening
- initiate contact with Mentee: By phone and/or e-mail
- contact Mentee at least 2-3 times per year and try at least
once a year to meet in person (usually at a meeting)
- be available to advise, answer questions, introduce to other
physicians, encourage participation in AAFPRS committees
The Mentee should:
- be an AAFPRS member who is a resident, fellow or in practice for
five years or less
- complete and submit the Mentor request form
- keep a list of questions as they arise for it is a good way to begin
conversations with the mentor
- try to attend the AAFPRS Meetings
Potential Topics for Discussion:
- How to balance home life and career
- Advice about fellowship programs
- How to become more involved in the Academy
- How to become more involved academically
- How to network in the academy
- What works for marketing your cosmetic practice
- Questions about patient care of difficult patients
For more information please contact Theda C. Kontis, MD at tckontis@aol.com or Ann H. Jenne at
aholton@AAFPRS.org.
The AAFPRS
Women in Facial Plastic Surgery
Mentoring Program Request Form
Please fax or e-mail this form to: Ann H. Jenne fax 703.299.9291 ext.
229 or aholton@AAFPRS.org
The AAFPRS
Women in Facial Plastic Surgery
Mentor Credentials/Contact Information
Please fax or e-mail this form to: Ann H. Jenne fax 703.299.9291 ext.
229 or aholton@AAFPRS.org
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