SSO is proud to facilitate four mentorship programs to continue developing leaders at various stages of their surgical oncology careers.
Applications are Now Open!
Applications for three of our mentorship programs are now open! Please follow this link to apply.
Applications will close on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact Franki Cohen at frankicohen@surgonc.org.
Foster the Future Mentorship Program
SSO’s Foster the Future Program is designed for talented surgical residents from communities historically underrepresented in medicine and/or lower-resourced programs or communities who are interested in a career in surgical oncology. Apply Now!
To learn more about the program, please click here.
Presidential Scholar Mentorship Program
SSO’s Presidential Scholar Program focuses on pairing early career surgical oncologists, those within five years of their first faculty/staff appointment, with distinguished leaders in the field of surgical oncology. Apply Now!
To learn more about the program, please click here.
Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP)
SSO’s Career Catalyst Program provides career and leadership development opportunities for mid-career surgical oncologists. Apply Now!
To learn more about the program, please click here.
Community Practice Surgeons (CPS) Mentorship Program—New in 2027!
SSO’s Community Practice Surgeons Mentorship Program will pair surgical oncologists entering a community or hybrid practice with SSO members who have realized satisfying careers in similar practice environments.
To learn more about the program, please click here.
Applications for the new Community Practice Surgeons (CPS) Mentorship program will open in September 2026. Stay tuned for more details!