MED2029 Become a Mentor: "Orange to Upstate" Program with Syracuse University

Lori Ferguson FergusoL at upstate.edu
Wed Aug 5 08:22:00 EDT 2026


Dear Students,

We’re excited to invite you to become a mentor in the Orange to Upstate Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative between SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University.

This program connects medical students from all class years with Syracuse University undergraduate students pursuing pre-health tracks. As a mentor, you’ll provide invaluable guidance, support, and insight to students who aspire to follow in your footsteps.

Key Details:

  *   Program: Orange to Upstate Mentorship Program
  *   Mandatory In-Person Kick-Off Event: Thursday, October 1st 6:00 PM
  *   Location: NAB 4414 B/C
  *   Eligibility: Open to all SUNY Upstate medical students
  *   Bonus: Participation in this program can be counted toward your CEL hours

Whether you're passionate about mentorship, interested in giving back, or looking to build leadership and communication skills, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of future health professionals.

If you're interested in becoming a mentor, please complete this form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zgr1XCZe3UGJ-IPPc__umLiQ4C61_6ZNsO3YaisAAChURE1ES0wwU1dZUVNaMDZYMEhIN1pNNlBCTy4u__;!!GobTDDpD7A!PQ6QN-T4iAuIdfubhiFC608baxlhqc9e7lQz1K44pu35MUzcLCkQkhr_MYDJ6RcPMQYZvOBCZSK2AIubi3bWSyk-Peeu4Q$ >.  Note, the kick-off event is in person and is a requirement to become a mentor!

Thank you for considering this impactful opportunity. We hope to see you there!

Best,

Jennifer Garbutt & Lauren Meyer, PhD

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Jennifer Garbutt
Admissions Advisor, Norton College of Medicine
SUNY Upstate Medical University
garbuttj at upstate.edu<mailto:garbuttj at upstate.edu> | 315-464-4570
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