Applications are now open for the next IIOP Mentoring Programme.
The IIOP Mentoring Programme is for pharmacists, by pharmacists. Pharmacists from across the profession are invited to apply for the flexible programme running from December to May 2026. Applications are open for mentors and mentees from today until Friday, 7 November.
What’s involved?
The aim of the IIOP Mentoring Programme is to empower pharmacists to take control of their professional development and to realise the benefits of reflective practice. Practically, this means pairing pharmacists with a pharmacist mentor to support them with their development. Our programme is flexible by nature with orientation training and ongoing support provided by the programme team.
The programme will run for 4-6 months between December 2025 and May 2026. Previous mentoring pairs reported meeting for 60 minutes virtually or in person every 3-4 weeks, outside of work, with some time spent on preparation and reflection in between meetings.
Who can apply?
Mentees
Applications are open to all pharmacists across the profession, at any stage of your career and in any practice area. This is an opportunity to access to your own personal mentor who is there to support you in your development. Mentee orientation training will take place online on Monday 24 November.
Click here to apply as a mentee.
Mentors
Applications for mentors are open to all pharmacists who have completed the IIOP Mentorship Skills Training. Have you completed this training and want to put your skills into practice? Would you like to support a fellow pharmacist with their development? Are you looking to develop your mentoring skills further? Training and support will be provided. Mentor orientation training will take place online on Tuesday 25 November.
Click here to apply as a mentor.
To apply to be a mentor you must have completed the IIOP Mentorship Skills Training for pharmacists.
Participation in the IIOP Mentoring programmes is optional and voluntary. Training and support will be provided.
To date over 100 pharmacists have participated in the IIOP Mentoring Programme and 100% said it met or exceeded their expectations. Find out more about what mentoring is, how it works and why it matters on the IIOP Mentoring Portal.
If you have any questions you can get in touch at our dedicated email address mentoring@iiop.ie. You can visit the IIOP Mentoring Hub here.