Introduction to the Mentoring Office of Tabriz Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

The Mentoring Office of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences was established in 2017 with the mission of supporting, guiding, and empowering students.
Comprised of talented and active students from the fields of nursing, midwifery, emergency medicine, and operating room technology, this office provides academic, research, professional, and cultural mentoring to help students progress and succeed throughout their educational journey.

🔹 Structure and Active Cores

The Mentoring Office operates through several specialized cores, allowing students with diverse interests and talents to participate and benefit from the program’s opportunities. These cores include:

-Educational and Research Core

-Language Core

-Olympiad and Technology Core

-Sports Core

-Art Core

-Wound Education and Management Core

-IT Team

🎧 Media and Educational Activities

The Mentoring Office manages two active podcasts:

MentaCast (منتاکست) — a Persian-language podcast focusing on educational and professional development topics for medical and nursing students.

Mentoring English Podcast — an English-language podcast discussing a variety of medical and health science subjects in an academic yet accessible way.

Another major achievement of the office is the international project “Hygiene Guard”, a collection of 18 educational videos in four languages (Persian, English, German, and Turkish), designed to promote hospital infection control awareness among healthcare students and professionals worldwide.

🧠 Innovative Educational Tools

The Mentoring Office has also developed creative and interactive educational tools that enhance learning and clinical thinking among students. These include:

Pharmofun – a gamified and interactive approach to learning pharmacology.

CareSim – case-based clinical scenarios built on simulation and storytelling.

MentaQuest – a knowledge and skills competition using realistic nursing scenarios.

💬 Mentoring Mondays

“Mentoring Mondays” are among the most popular and well-attended events of the office. In these sessions, professors, mentors, and experts hold interactive meetings and discussions on various academic and professional topics.
Participation in these sessions is free for all students, providing them with valuable insights and opportunities for dialogue and growth.

🎓 Semester Preparation Classes

At the beginning of each academic semester, the Mentoring Office organizes Semester Preparation Classes for both new and continuing students.
These sessions introduce key course content, study techniques, and field-specific tips to help students start the term with confidence and academic readiness.

💡 Supporting Student Ideas and Creativity

One of the Mentoring Office’s primary missions is to encourage students to transform their ideas into practical and impactful projects.
Through continuous mentorship and skill development, the office empowers students to engage in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, paving the way for their professional and personal growth.