iDMentorship365 Program: Mentorship for the next generation of ID leaders
iDMentorship365 connects students, residents, fellows and early-career professionals with experienced mentors in infectious diseases. The program supports mentees in exploring ID careers and expanding their networks while empowering mentors to give back and foster future leaders.
Participants benefit from curated programming, structured guidance and access to exclusive events — all designed to help grow the next generation of infectious diseases professionals.
Please note: Mentee slots are limited for the 2025–2026 cycle. Priority will be given to applicants based on training level, application strength and organizational partnerships.
Eligibility
This program fosters effective mentor/mentee interactions incorporating three key elements: professional development, education and a vision for the mentee’s future career.
- Applicants must be medical students, residents, PharmD students or PharmD residents in an accredited medical school or residency in the U.S., Mexico or Canada; fellows; and/or advance practice providers.
- Mentor applicants must be fellows or post ID fellowship to participate as a mentor.
- Our mentors are valuable resources to emerging ID leaders. As a mentor, you are expected to share your knowledge and professional experiences with your mentees, answer questions they may have about the field and look for ways to offer personalized learning experiences for your mentees.
Program benefits
- 1:1 mentorship match
- Structured 12-month connection plan
- One-year electronic subscription to Clinical Infectious Diseases and The Journal of Infectious Diseases
- One-year membership in the Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Webinars on ID career pathways (e.g., academia, CDC, military, etc.)
- Clinical reasoning exercise at IDWeek
- Travel stipends available for eligible mentees
- Flexible matching (up to two mentees)
- Mentor training webinar and downloadable handbook
- Recognition materials (certificate + letter template for CV/tenure)
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Discounted access to the Rising Leaders program exclusively for iDMentorship365 mentors (first six mentors to express interest)
Key dates
General program questions
iDMentorship365 is a year-long mentorship program that will officially kick off at IDWeek. Mentees and mentors should prepare to meet virtually at least four times over the year as part of the new iDMentorship365 program. Ideally, mentees should plan to have an introductory meeting with their mentor prior to IDWeek and meet regularly throughout the year. Mentees should also plan to take advantage of the mentee discussion groups and the professional development webinar series available through the mentorship community platform.
Matches will be announced by Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. You’ll receive an email with onboarding instructions and next steps.
You may request a rematch during the rematch window: Sept. 23–29, 2025. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, rematches are based on availability and are not guaranteed.
Yes! Residents, fellows and early-career professionals (one to three years post-fellowship) can serve as both. Priority will be given to these applicants to serve as mentors first.
No. Mentee slots are limited this year. We will prioritize applicants based on alignment with program goals, training level and partnerships with select organizations and ID STEP schools.
No. You can fully participate in the mentorship program virtually even if you’re unable to attend IDWeek. However, in-person benefits (e.g., travel stipend, events) are only available to attendees.
IDWeek travel stipends & reimbursement
Only mentees who attend both the iDMentorship365 Luncheon and the Network & Chill Reception at IDWeek 2025 are eligible.
Yes. Mentees who receive an IDSA Abstract Travel Award are not eligible for the iDMentorship365 travel stipend. Mentors are also not eligible for travel or registration support.
Complete the RSVP form using the same email address you used to register for IDWeek. After verifying attendance, we will follow up to collect your payment information — no receipts or expense report required.
Your mentorship match and program benefits will continue virtually, but you will not be eligible for the stipend or in-person event perks.