The Women in Pharmacy Leadership (WIPL) program is the first of its kind in Canada. We are looking for mentors to help young alums achieve their leadership goals by participating in this award winning program.
Applications for 2026-2027 are now open.
Before applying, please review the program site to see what the program entails and review the mentor responsibilities below. Spaces are limited. After applications close, you will be contacted by e-mail if you have been selected to participate.
Mentor Responsibilities:
- Commit to engage in University of Waterloo Women in Pharmacy Leadership events and share questions, experiences, and knowledge in group settings during these events
- Commit to personal and professional development
- Engage in cooperative dialogue and have an open mind
- Appreciate and recognize the privilege of being a participant in this program and take full advantage of the mentorship relationship. Actively seek out your mentee and be responsive to their questions or suggestions
- Share experiences and engage in conversation with your mentee in a private, one-on-one environment
- Acknowledge that participation in the program is for the purpose of personal and professional growth as a career building activity
- Pay it forward and remain an active participant in encouraging and supporting future generations of women leaders in pharmacy
- Flexible program, time commitment based on your own schedule
- Meet in person, virtually or in-person
Information and privacy: questions regarding the collection of information on this form can be directed to Allison Slater.
To be honest I wasn’t sure if I was a suitable fit for this program. I questioned, as women tend to do, my own value as a match for one of the mentees.