MAPS Mentorship Program
Guidance, Collaboration, and Support While Expanding Your Network.
About the Program
The MAPS Mentorship Program is designed to foster your professional growth in Medical Affairs by promoting knowledge sharing, strengthening leadership and strategic skills, supporting career development, and building a collaborative professional community.
Program Pillars
- Knowledge Sharing – Mentorship promotes knowledge sharing by transferring practical insight, lived experience, and professional perspectives that support growth in Medical Affairs.
- Leadership and Strategic Skill Development – Through structured mentor relationships, participants strengthen leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, communication, and the ability to influence effectively in complex environments.
- Career Development – The program supports career development by helping mentees clarify their goals and equipping mentors to further develop their own leadership through meaningful guidance and exchange.
- Collaborative Professional Community – Participants build lasting connections within a collaborative community of Medical Affairs professionals who continue to learn from and support one another beyond the program.
Program Options
Professional
1-3 Years
Group format, 3:1 ratio
The Professional, member-exclusive virtual program leverages project-based learning and group mentorship to explore Medical Affairs career pathways and develop high-demand skills in a small group setting.
Advanced Professionals
4-15 Years
Individual format, 1:1 ratio
You have expertise. Now you need strategic altitude. One-on-one mentorship at this level sharpens your leadership edge and expands your influence.
Experienced Executive
16+ Years
Group format, 3:1 ratio
You have led the profession. This tier connects senior executives for peer-level exchange, sharing perspective and giving back to the community that shaped your career.
Requirements
- Active MAPS membership in good standing
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, or diagnostics to apply for the Professional group, and 4+ years to apply advanced categories
- Completed online application and $100 USD program fee submitted before the closing date
Benefits
- Certificate of completion
- 50% off the MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook
- 50% off MAPS eCademy Online Courses
If you have built a career in Medical Affairs and believe the profession is worth investing in, this program is for you. Every professional in Medical Affairs was shaped by someone who took the time to share their knowledge and personal journey. This is your opportunity to be that person!
Requirements
- Active MAPS membership in good standing
- Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, or a related field
- Completed online application submitted before the closing date
- Availability to commit a minimum of two hour per month, per mentee or group, for the full eight-month program
Benefits
- Complimentary MAPS Individual Membership
- Complimentary MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook
- $200 off individual registration to MAPS Annual Meetings
- Full access to MAPS eCademy Online Courses
- Special recognition on MAPS social media and the MAPS website
Application and Review Process
The application window for the 2027 program will open on January 4th through March 19th, 2027.
The MAPS Mentorship Committee reviews every application individually and makes thoughtful pairings based on experience level, development goals, and industry background. 2027 applicants will receive a notification of program acceptance and their group or 1:1 pairing on or before the official start of the program on April 12th, 2027.
Please know that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. All applications are reviewed and approved based on pre-determined program criteria and availability. Applications received after the window closes will be held for secondary review and may not receive an assignment. First-time mentees are given priority consideration over repeat applicants.
Questions about Your Mentorship Program Application?
Whether you’re wondering about eligibility, the application process, program expectations, mentor and mentee commitments, or how participants are matched, our team is happy to provide guidance.
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Your chapter is waiting for you. Join the global community that is setting the standard for Medical Affairs and discover how the connections and knowledge you gain locally can change the trajectory of your career.