Mentor Programme

The Mentor Programme pairs each incoming student with a mentor.

A mentor is an experienced, trusted person who is interested and willing to support, guide and motivate a student (mentee) to make the most of his/her student career.

Objectives of the Mentor Programme

  1. To improve student wellbeing;
  2. To enhance personal and professional development;
  3. To motivate students to be engaged in academic and social activities at the Faculty;
  4. To sensitise students to the available opportunities and resources; and
  5. To provide career counselling and guidance.

Mentors and their role

Mentors are faculty members or external consultants and Grade 1 medical officers serving in Jaffna District. Mentors are expected to: 

  • Guide, advice, and counsel;
  • Promote and supervise personal and professional development;
  • Identify students needing additional support and direct them to the required services/support;
  • Empower mentees to achieve their potential;
  • Motivate mentees to set and achieve career and life goals; and
  • Serve as a role model

Mentor programmme downloads

Guidelines for Mentors (Download)

Guidelines for Mentees (Download)

Handbook for Mentors (Download)

Contact points for support (Download)

PPDS

Mentor Programme Committee Members 2024

The Mentor Programme Committee is responsible for the implementation of the Mentor Programme and works according to its terms of reference. 

 

Member Name

Position

Dr Ramya Kumar

Coordinator

Dr. B. Balagobi

Chairperson / SWWC

Dr. U. Sivananthini

Member /SWWC

Dr. S. Kumuthini

Chair, Scholarships and Awards Committee, & Member/SWWC

Prof. S. Sivayokan

Head/Psychiatry & Member/Committee on Disability Access and Inclusion (CDAI)

Prof. Gitanjali Sathiadas

Member/Committee on Disability Access and Inclusion (CDAI)

Dr. Thiyahiny Navaratinaraja

Chair/PPDS Advisory Committee

Dr. Mathanki Sooriyakanthan

Pre-Clinical Coordinator

Dr. Yalini Guruparan

Para-Clinical  Coordinator

Dr. S. Gobyshanger

Clinical  Coordinator

Dr. Kausala Sithamparapillai

Students Counsellor

Dr. Bhavani Senthuran

Warden of Town Hostel (Female)

Dr. S. Pranavan

Member/Consultant JMO Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Ms. H. G. Nanduni Dhananjani

Student Representative 43rd Batch

Ms. L. B. Dasunika Thathsarani

Student Representative 43rd Batch

Ms. Arathe Ilango

Student Representative 43rd Batch

Mr. A. A. Afrin Shafeef

Student Representative 43rd Batch

Contact

fommentoring@univ.jfn.ac.lk