About the programme

The Royal College of Podiatry offers a free online mentoring platform for you to connect with mentors who can provide guidance and support in your career development.

The mentoring relationship allows you to:

• gain insights from experienced practitioners

• discuss career goals and development plans

• receive support with challenges you're facing

• build your professional network

Read more about the Royal College of Podiatry’s mentoring programme. 

Find a mentor

To find a mentor:

1. Visit https://cop.onpld.com/.

2. Create an account and complete your profile.

3. Select the attributes you're seeking in a mentor.

4. Request mentoring in specific areas.

5. Once matched, arrange a first conversation with your mentor.

The platform provides tools to support your mentoring relationship, including:

• goal-setting resources

• meeting preparation guides

• progress tracking

Specialist advisory groups

The Royal College of Podiatry Faculty of Podiatric Medicine includes specialist advisory groups that focus on specific areas of podiatric practice.

Currently available specialist advisory groups include:

• Children's Podiatry Group

• Complimentary and Integrated Medicine in Podiatry Group

• Foot in Diabetes UK (FDUK)

• Forensic Podiatry Group

• Mental Health and Learning Disability Group

• MSK:UK

• Podiatric Dermatology Group

• Podiatric Rheumatic Care Association

• Podiatric Sports Medicine Group

• Therapeutic Footwear Group

• Vascular Podiatry Group

• Ultrasound imaging in Podiatry Group

Joining these groups allows you to connect with podiatrists who have specific clinical interests and expertise.

Read more about the specialist advisory groups.