Submissions for 2025 Cohort closed,

Now accepting applications for Cohort 2026

After the exciting launch of the Scrubs & Heels Matrix Mentorship Program in 2022, we are excited to announce that the application for 2026 is now open !

If you are a female gastroenterologist who

You qualify for the mentorship program if you are:

• A female gastroenterologist (MD, DO)
• Practicing in academia, private practice, hybrid/ community hospital or governmental setting
• Early- (5 years of practice or less) or mid-career (6-12 years of practice)
• Adult or Pediatric gastroenterologist
• US Resident

At Scrubs & Heels, we have created our MATRIX MENTORSHIP PROGRAM that aligns with our vision of providing 360⁰ support and resources to #WomenInGI and Medicine, so they can achieve their full potential and a successful and rewarding career in GI and Medicine, well integrated with their personal life and values.

Selected mentees will be provided with mentorship and sponsorship by women and men leaders in the field of GI, as well as professional coaching during the course of one year. The carefully selected mentorship board will help mentees define their career goals and design a roadmap to reach near and intermediate professional and personal growth.

In addition, the selected mentees will

• Be awarded a registration and travel stipend up to $1,000 to attend the Scrubs & Heels Leadership Summit 2027 if they fulfill the following conditions: 1- Attend at least 4 out of the 6 professional coaching sessions; 2- Complete at least 3 virtual or in-person meetings with their mentors
• Have the opportunity to present their work at the Scrubs & Heels Leadership Summit 2027 if the mentees choose to develop together or individually a project aimed at improving the career of women in GI and Medicine

The ultimate goal of our MATRIX MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is to foster long-lasting relationships between mentors and mentees beyond the completion of this program, so mentees continue to gain valuable guidance and career advice from their mentors throughout their GI and Medicine journey.

The MATRIX MENTORSHIP PROGRAM was made possible with the support of Industry Partners

Deadline for application: November 5, 2025 

APPLY NOW, SPACE is LIMITED!!

Our goal is to progressively expand the Scrubs & Heels Mentorship Program to GI fellows and GI APP. With your support, we will keep growing together and empowering each other !