The CCTS invites applications from faculty or senior staff interested in serving as facilitators to teach in the CCTS Faculty Mentor Training Workshops for the campus. The program is designed to strengthen mentoring capacity across UK and support the development of effective research and career mentoring practices.

Those selected will receive support from the CCTS to complete facilitator training through the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER), which certifies facilitators in Entering Mentoring, an evidence-based, interactive mentor training curriculum.

After completion of training, facilitators will join a team of institutional trainers who lead mentor development workshops for faculty mentors and promote a culture of mentoring excellence at UK.

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science offers mentor training using the CIMER Entering Mentoring Curriculum. The program is intended for UK faculty members with mentees in health or biomedical fields. This training is highly recommended for all mentors and meets the requirements for serving as a mentor on an NIH-funded training grant. This interactive, in-person training is offered four times a year. There is no cost to participate.

You can participate in one of the cohorts below. All sessions are held at the Charles T. Wethington Building, Room 127 (CTW 127). Space is limited; please register as soon as possible.

• August 29th, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Saturday) 
• November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Mondays) 

Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a training for your unit/group.
 

What topics are covered in the CIMER Entering Mentoring Curriculum?

1. Introduction to Mentoring
2. Maintaining Effective Communication
3. Aligning Expectations/Assessing Understanding
4. Cultivating Ethical Behavior/Addressing Engagement and Inclusion
5. Fostering Independence/Promoting Professional Development
6. Articulating a Mentoring Philosophy

Participant Expectations and Obligations

• Attend all scheduled sessions (required for training certification).
• Participate in group discussions and share past experiences as mentor and mentee.
• Complete all assigned activities.