Application Window Opens January 15th

Program Overview

The Medical Affairs Mentorship Program is designed to support the professional growth and development of Medical Affairs professionals through structured mentor-mentee partnerships. Spanning eight months, this program aims to foster knowledge sharing, leadership skills, and career development.

Program Objectives

Facilitate knowledge transfer and best practices in Medical Affairs. 
Enhance leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills. 
Support career progression and personal growth for both mentors and mentees. 
Build a collaborative and supportive professional community.

Application Categories

Professional:

Open to applicants with 1 – 3 Years of experience in a Medical Affairs Role 
Group discussion program with a minimum ratio of 3:1

Advanced Professional:

Open to applicants with 4 – 15 Years of experience in a Medical Affairs Role 
Individual program with a ratio of 1:1

Experienced Executive:

Open to applicants with 16+ Years of experience in a Medical Affairs Role 
Group discussion program with a minimum ratio of 3:1

Application Requirements & Benefits

Mentee Requirements:

Must complete the online application and program fee ($100 USD) prior to the closing date – incomplete application will not be accepted 
Must have an active MAPS membership in good standing 
Hold a minimum of 1 year of Medical Affairs experience is pharma, biotech, medical device, or diagnostics prior to applying for the program

Mentee Benefits:

Certificates of completion for all participants 
50% off MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook 
50% off MAPS eCademy Online Courses

Application Opens 01-15

MENTOR PAIRING PROCESS

The MAPS Mentorship Committee reviews each application and if accepted, pairs you with the most suited mentee/mentor or group available. All accepted applicants will receive an email on or before April 15 2026, with their pairing assignment and next steps to connect with your mentor, mentee or group, a copy of the full program schedule and a link to the MAPS Mentorship resource folder to assist the participants throughout the program.

NOTE: Applying prior to or after the close of the application window does not guarantee your acceptance into the program.

Late Applications

Applications received after the submission window closes on March 27, 2026, will be held for review and approval by the MAPS Mentorship Committee after the first round of selections are complete.

NOTE: Applying after the application deadline does not guarantee your acceptance into the program.

Mentor Requirements:

Must complete the online application prior to the closing date 
Must have an active MAPS membership in good standing 
Minimum of 3 years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics or related fields (Compliance, Regulatory, etc.). 
Must have the capacity to commit a minimum of one hour to virtual or in-person meetings per month with each individual mentee or group of mentees over the course of the program

Mentor Benefits:

Free MAPS Individual Membership 
Free MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook 
$200 off Individual Registration to MAPS Annual Meetings (Excludes MasterClass Registration) 
Free access to MAPS eCademy Online Courses 
Special recognition for outstanding mentors via MAPS Social Media channels and website