Supportive relationships between mentor and mentee are critical early career professionals’ success. Mentors can provide advice, infrastructure, monetary, and other support critical to mentees’ success. Successful mentors must recognize that each mentee has different qualities, capabilities and challenges. As part of career development, however, it is necessary for early career professionals to establish an independent career path and distinguished from their mentors. This is a process and should be handled thoughtfully and openly by both the mentor and mentee. This session will focus on how to foster a supportive partnership and anticipate and resolve any conflicts in the mentor/mentee relationship. Pre-registration is required. Attendance is limited. There is no additional fee.