ESSD Mentee Application   

  • ESSD Mentee Application

  • Welcome to the Dysphagia Mentorship Program application form by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD). We are excited to offer this unique opportunity exclusively for individuals aspiring to expand their knowledge and skills in dysphagia management.

    This program is tailored for those who are eager to learn from experienced professionals in the field of dysphagia assessment and intervention. If you are passionate about advancing your career in dysphagia care, this mentorship program provides a platform for personalized guidance and support.

    Please complete the following application form to express your interest in becoming a mentee in the ESSD Dysphagia Mentorship Program. We look forward to the opportunity to connect you with a knowledgeable mentor who can help shape and elevate your journey in dysphagia management.

    Thank you for your commitment to professional growth in the field of dysphagia.

    Application Deadline 

    All applications received by January 18th, 2026 will be considered in the selection process.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions, please contact us at: academy@essd.org. 

  • About you

  • You will be re-directed to the membership form after submitting this form.

  • Your motivation

  • Primary Challenges

    Please articulate the three primary challenges you currently face in your professional journey related to dysphagia management, elaborating on how participation in the ESSD Mentorship Program could address and overcome these challenges. You may provide detailed insights in your one-page motivation letter.

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  • Submit your Curriculum vitae

    Please upload your CV in Word or PDF. CV's must be in English.
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  • Your preferences

  • Mentor Preference

    Please list your preferences of possible mentors (please note that we may not be able to fulfil your wishes. If you are accepted onto the programme, we will do our best to find a suitable mentor for you.)

  • By clicking submit below:

    "I acknowledge that acceptance into the program is not guaranteed, and there is a possibility that I may not be selected as a participant."

    "I am aware that, upon acceptance, a fee of €50 will be applicable for participation in the program."

    "I understand that the assignment to my preferred mentor is not guaranteed and may be subject to availability."

    "I am responsible for coordinating meeting schedules with my mentor, with an approximate frequency of one session every 3-4 months."

    "I acknowledge that the program has a duration of 18 months, and I have no entitlement to continuation beyond this period."

     

    Privacy Policy

    In line with EU Regulation 2016/679, Article 11 and Article 12, Novya Association Management provides the data subjects with the following information:

    The data controller is Novya. The purpose of this processing of ESSD Mentorship applications by the ESSD secretariat.

    In order to do so, we are collecting and processing administrative data (e.g. contact details) from members, participants and subscribers. The data will be stored for 3 months and will not be passed on to third parties without explicit consent.

    All data subjects have the right of access, the right to rectify the data and the right to recourse consent of data storage concerning him or her by contacting the person designated as being in charge of the processing operation.

    This data is being processed and used by Novya. The person designated as being in charge of the processing operation is Elisa Van Ruiten (info@essd.org).

    If you have any questions/objections regarding the above, please email: info@essd.org.

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