Sign Up to be a Mentor Today!
Thank you for your interest in the ODA Mentorship Program. Please complete the form to begin the process of being matched with an OUCOD dental student. Mentors serve as teachers, role models, advisors, professional partners and most importantly, friends! We match you based on your likeness, specialty and location. There is no time requirement to be a mentor. Your time is determined by what works best for you and your mentee’s schedule. All forms must be completed by September 15, 2021.
ODA staff does their best to match students with a mentor based on similar interests, specialties and location, however it is not guaranteed that you will get a mentor student who exactly matches your description. Due to different numbers of students applying, male and female, etc., there is no way to guarantee that each ODA member dentist will be paired with a student.
Visit our FAQ’s for more information.
Become a Mentor
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the time requirements to participate in this program?
The time you devote to the mentorship program is solely up to you and your mentor. There are no ‘monitored’ hours to log, or mandatory events to attend. The only ‘formal’ setting that the ODA has for the pairs is the Mentorship Meet & Greet. The first Mentorship Meet & Greet will be on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
When will I find out who I have been paired with?
Student/Mentor pairs will be made after the application is officially closed and all applications have been collected on September 15. From there, it normally takes about 1-2 weeks to complete the matching process. Please be patient with our staff, as they will be balancing multiple projects at that time. You will be guaranteed to have a mentor match by the Mentor Meet & Greet on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Who can participate in the mentorship program?
Any OU College of Dentistry student who is in their second-fourth year is eligible to participate. Any ODA member dentist is eligible to participate. You do not have to be currently practicing to participate.
What if I have a mentor from last year?
If you have a mentor from the year before and would like to be paired with them again, please indicate such on your application. If you do NOT want to be paired with them again, please indicate that on your application.
Can I request a specific mentor?
Yes! The student must be an OUCOD dental student who is in their second, third or fourth year. We do our best to match you with the student requested, however there is no guarantee that the student will be interested in participating in the program.
How to you match the mentors with the students?
The ODA staff does their best to match pairs based on similar interests, specialty interests and location.
When is the deadline to complete my mentorship form?
September 15, 2021
Still have a question? Contact Membership Services Manager, Madison Bolton, mbolton@okda.org