The School of Dental Medicine is always happy to see our alumni and other dental professionals join us in providing mentoring and shadowing opportunities to students. Several resources are available to connect alumni and dental professionals with current DMD students.
Pitt Dental Medicine Panther Mentoring Group
The Pitt Dental Medicine Panther Mentoring Group on Pitt Commons is an online platform designed to provide annual mentorship opportunities for current dental students and alumni within the Pitt Dental Medicine community. Dental students who sign up to be part of the Pitt Dental Medicine Panther Mentoring Group will have the opportunity to participate in a mentoring group in Pitt Commons based on common interests on a first come first serve basis. Mentees and mentors will be able to post and answer discussion board questions and receive valuable guidance and career support.
The group is monitored and maintained by Pitt Dental Medicine student services and Pitt Alumni Engagement staff.
Any Questions?
Please email the Office of Student Affairs.
2025-2026 Pilot Program Information
The 2025-2026 program is open to current D2s and D3s. Students will be paired with an alumni mentor during March 2026. D2 and D3 students were invited to complete registration to be a part of the school's new mentoring program in Pitt Commons, which is now closed. Once groups are paired, participants will be invited to join the mentoring group in Pitt Commons and be provided with prompts to complete during the Spring 2026 semester to build your relationship.
An evening Kick Off virtual meeting will take place on March 10, 2026 at 6pm.
Mentors and Mentees will be sent registration information and will receive the meeting link 2 days prior to the kick off meeting.
Mentoring for 2025-2026 will conclude in July 2026.
Mentor and Mentee Expectations
Participants will be required to create an account in Pitt Commons, sign the Mentor/Mentee Code of Conduct, complete a midpoint check-in survey, and complete an exit survey. More information and resources will be provided during the Spring 2026 semester when pairings are complete.
Mentoring Events
Mentoring events are scheduled throughout the year. If you are interested in joining one of the mentoring events, please call 724-622- 6232, or email Jared Bogolea.