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​​​​​​​The EYCN Mentorship Programme

EYCN is proud to offer a structured, accredited mentorship programme rooted in quality, professionalism, and care.

  • Accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)—Europe’s most established mentoring body
  • Delivered in collaboration with a professional mentoring company
  • Training for mentees: One 3-hour virtual session
  • Training for mentors: Three 4-hour virtual sessions
  • Mentors can pursue EMCC individual accreditation upon completing training and mentoring experience

Our programme includes:

  • A mentoring agreement and ethics code to safeguard integrity and confidentiality
  • A clear escalation process for any concerns, ensuring professional standards
  • Matching based on mentee priorities including subspecialty and geographical preferences
  • Emphasis on non-clinical consultant development—including job planning, appraisal, managing complaints, and more

This isn’t just mentorship—it’s leadership and professional development designed for the realities of early consultant life.

Early Years Consultant Network (EYCN) – ACPGBI Mentorship Programme

Applications are now open 👉 Deadline: Friday 24 October 2025

Compulsory half-day virtual training: 12 Dec 2025, 09:30–12:30

If you’re peri-CCT or in your first years as a colorectal consultant, this is a high-leverage way to secure focused 1:1 mentorship for the transition to autonomous practice—clinical judgement, lists, service build, leadership, research, wellbeing.
📩 Apply: eycnmentorship.acpgbi@gmail.com

Places are limited.

How the Programme Supports Flourishing

The EYCN Mentorship Programme is about growing together, not surviving alone. Participants gain:

  • Leadership development
  • Stronger reflective practice
  • Greater emotional resilience
  • A sense of community and belonging

“Flourishing is growing together, not just surviving alone.”

Get Involved: 2025–2026 Cohort

Applications open September 2025
We welcome:

  • ST8 senior trainees
  • Post-CCT colorectal fellows
  • Consultants within their first five years of practice

Application Process:

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
  2. Complete a short application and rank your mentorship preferences
  3. Attend a mandatory half-day virtual training workshop and attendance at two face-to-face events
  4. Enter a 1-year mentorship contract

 

Low time commitment. High reward
Make the time to invest in your future.

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