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The Society for Endocrinology is excited to introduce EndoExchange. This informal mentoring scheme is designed to help members navigate career challenges and share expertise.

Whether you’re seeking advice about navigating research or clinical pathways, career progression or your work–life balance, EndoExchange offers a simple, flexible way to learn from experienced peers.

We are currently open to applications from mentors. Mentee applications will follow soon.

HOW IT WILL WORK FOR MENTEES

1. Choose your mentor: browse our list of volunteer mentors and select up to three who match your needs. We will then identify who has the best fit with your needs and availability.
2. Define your challenge: tell us what you’d like to discuss – anything from grant applications to building networks.
3. Connect and chat: we’ll introduce you to your mentor for an initial 30- to 60-minute conversation. If it’s helpful, you can arrange up to two more meetings.

Please note, these are standalone guidance meetings, designed to discuss a specific problem or challenge.

WHY JOIN ENDOEXCHANGE?

• You can gain practical insights from experienced members.
• You’ll build connections across the endocrinology community.
• It’s flexible, informal and focused on your needs.

WHO SHOULD BECOME A MENTOR?

You don’t need decades of experience or a senior title to be a great mentor. EndoExchange is about sharing real-world experience, practical insight and perspective. If you’re a step ahead and willing to have an open, supportive conversation, you have something valuable to offer.

• Early- and mid-career professionals: your recent experience of training choices, transitions and progression is especially relevant and relatable.
• Clinicians, researchers, nurses and allied professionals: different roles and pathways enrich the scheme – there’s no single model of success.
• Those who’ve navigated challenges or change: insights from career breaks, managing work–life balance, setbacks or changing direction can be incredibly helpful.
• People who enjoy supporting others: you don’t need all the answers, just a willingness to listen, reflect and share honestly.
• Anyone who’s a step ahead: if you’ve been where someone else is now, your perspective matters.

WHY BECOME A MENTOR?

• Share what you’ve learned: turn your experience into practical guidance, helping others navigate career
• Build meaningful professional connections: connect with colleagues across career stages and pathways, strengthening your network and the wider endocrinology community.
• Grow your mentoring and leadership skills: gain experience in focused, time-limited mentoring that sharpens your communication, coaching and reflective practice.

GET INVOLVED

Sign up to become a mentor to share your experience and help the next generation. You can sign up as a mentor now.

To sign up as a mentee watch our website to see when mentee applications open. Meanwhile, you can read all the latest information. When you apply online, your EndoExchange journey will begin!