Mentor with SURGE

The surgeons who
follow you deserve
more than luck.

You made it through by finding the right people — or by finding a way forward alone. SURGE exists to make sure the next surgeon doesn't have to choose between the two. The match is specific. The commitment is defined. The impact is real.

Apply to become a mentor Why mentor with SURGE
6 mo
Defined commitment
A structured 6-month mentorship with a defined cadence and a renewal option. Not an open-ended obligation.
100 pt
Algorithm-matched
Matched on 10 dimensions — role, specialty, barriers navigated, communication style, archetype. Specific to you.
1–3
Mentees at a time
You decide your capacity at intake. One focused relationship or up to three. Adjustable between cycles.
Why mentor with SURGE

This is a credential,
not a favour.

Most programs ask senior surgeons to give without getting. SURGE is built differently. Being a SURGE mentor is a professional distinction — with recognition, access, and data that has real value to your work.

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A leadership credential that travels
SURGE mentor status appears on your CV and in every program communication — a marker of investment in the next generation of women in surgical leadership.
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Access to the next generation
Your mentees are among the highest-potential women in surgical leadership. SURGE gives you structured insight into who they are and where they're going — before they're widely known.
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Leadership intelligence data
Mentors receive the same de-identified data report as institutional partners — career stage distribution, barrier prevalence, leadership trajectory of the SURGE community.
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The thing that should have existed
If you navigated your career without the mentorship you needed, you already understand the value of what you're offering. SURGE is the infrastructure that should have been there for you.

The next surgeon
is waiting for
you.

You don't need to have had perfect mentorship to be an exceptional mentor. You need to have navigated something real — and be willing to share how. The intake takes 10 minutes.

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What you're signing up for
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A 10-minute intake questionnaire
Covers your background, barriers navigated, mentorship style, and availability. One form, one time.
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Full visibility into your mentee's profile
You see who you've been matched with, why, and the algorithm's compatibility score before your first conversation.
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The right to dissolve any match without explanation
If a pairing isn't working, you end it from your portal. The mentee returns to the matching pool with no penalty to either side.
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Meetings at your preferred cadence
Monthly, quarterly, or flexible. SURGE provides structure so conversations start productively.
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A 6-month cycle with a clear endpoint
At 6 months: renew, rotate to a new mentee, or step back. No open-ended obligation.