Group Based Flexible Mentoring Program (GFM)
We are introducing a new flexible model within the BMY Health Research Mentoring Program, designed to accommodate learners who require greater scheduling autonomy. Under this model, up to six interns may be individually matched with a mentor outside the standard cohort cycles, while accessing the full BMY Health research mentoring framework. The only exception is participation in cohort-based meetings with the Program Director. Progress will be monitored monthly by our coordinators, with less frequent tracking compared to cohort-based programs, making this option well suited for self-motivated learners. This flexible offering is ideal for healthcare professionals and students from any healthcare discipline worldwide who are unable to commit to fixed, time-bound cohorts.
Full GFM Internship- Tier 3 Model:
Interns will follow structured guidelines and workshop recordings available through our Learning Management System (LMS) and will meet their assigned mentor regularly according to a mutually agreed weekly schedule (total 18 weeks curriculum) over 4–6 months. Participants will get access to tutorials, workshop certificates, IRB approval for their project, and quality assurance checks by BMY Health. This tier 3 model supports best learning for beginners as well as those who know some basics but want to build a stronger foundation in research and/ or advanced learning. BMY Health Mentors with highest qualifications are engaged in this model (GFM-tier 3). Our alumni completing this internship as high performing interns are also engaged in co-mentoring or tier 2 (custom mentoring) models with further training.
Training Fees April onwards:
Canada & high-income countries: 375 CAD
Pakistan & LMICs: PKR 44,500
Students/ Residents/ IMGs: 20% off for groups of 5 (register before 5th of each month) OR pay in 2-installments.
For details of eligibility, structure, read:
For details of learning content/ curriculum, check Homepage.
Less Intensive Models
Those who cannot avail full program and can learn with some supervision and self-learning can avail our custom/ short internships for their projects. Some groups are also eligible for ambassador access (limited). Details are given below:
Ambassador Access (access limited to marginalized groups initially).
Compare learning options here.
Unique GFM Projects
Designing Digital Health Tool for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Management
This ONLINE mentoring project aims to mentor participants through the research-driven design of a digital health solution addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain, integrating clinical insights, nutrition perspectives, and digital health principles. Applicants can be:
- Physiotherapists
- Nutritionists
Seats Available
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5 seats per project
- 4 seats for Pakistan-based participants (eligible for scholarship)
- 1 seat for an international participant
10 interns will be selected in total for 2 projects
- Program duration: 6 months, starting March
Scholarship Details
Fee Reimbursement Model
65% Fee Reimbursement upon meeting all of the following:
- ≥ 80% attendance
- Completion of assigned tasks
- Positive peer feedback (for adherence to professional conduct, respect, & collaboration)
85% Fee Reimbursement for the Top-Performing Intern, based on highest scores for:
- Attendance (no less than ≥ 90%)
- Mentor and peer nominations (for Timely submission of high-quality work, Professionalism and teamwork)
Fees will be reimbursed after successful program completion upon meeting all eligibility criteria.
This project is sponsored by a mentor. For all details join this Open house session on 17th Feb, 10 pm Pakistan:
Session link Meeting ID: 985 7851 7780, Passcode: 693665
Also read:
Program Book (Sponsored projects model on page 36-38).
Last update: This project has been cancelled due to low number of applications submitted. The project will be completed by mentor outside BMY Health with informal teams.
