ODE Mentor Program - Administrative Memorandum #A90-3

May 4, 1990


ODE Mentor Program


Mentor Program.  


The purpose of this guidance memorandum is to announce the 
establishment of the Office of Device Evaluation Mentor Program.  


This program has been established to provide a framework within 
which to orient ODE's new employees to their jobs and work place 
and in some instances, to the local community.  Attached is a 
copy of the ODE Mentor Program.  Each Division is responsible for 
implementing the program.


Effective Date.  


This program is effective immediately.


Attachment

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                            OFFICE OF DEVICE EVALUATION

                                    MENTOR PROGRAM


The ODE mentor program has been established in an effort to 
orient ODE's new employees to their job and work place and, in 
some instances, to the local community.  The person who serves as 
mentor to a new employee will be assigned by the Division 
Director and will act as the new employee's primary contact for 
information and assistance in making the transition into the ODE 
work force.  In no way will the mentor serve as the new 
employee's supervisor; rather, the mentor will serve, in a 
collegial manner, as an educational and orientation resource.  

The Program Management Office can assist in obtaining material 
needed by the mentor for the new employee.

The areas of coverage under this program are to include, but not 
be limited to, the following:

1.  Informational Orientation for Each New Employee

    o  General overview of FDA, CDRH, ODE and Division missions,
       organizational structure, responsibilities and   
       interrelationships

    o  Blue Book and other major policies and guidance documents

    o  Conflict of Interest and Standards of Conduct policies and
       regulations

    o  Building security and the protection of documents in the 
       work space

    o  Basic computer terminal use for word processing and    
       electronic messaging

    o  Tour of the Piccard Building

2.  Technical Orientation and Coaching

    o  Basics of Food and Drug Law

    o  Dealing with documents and manufacturers

    o  Freedom of Information (FOI) policies and procedures

    o  Reviewing Documents - procedures and responsibilities of 
       the reviewer

    o  Conducting reviews and other duties, including specific 
       examples and one-on-one guidance during the first time 
       each type of duty is performed

    o  Advisory Panels - their role and responsibilities

    o  Division and ODE Expert Resources - What and who they are 
       and how to use them

    o  Library and reference resources

3.  Career Development

    o  Training and education opportunities and resources

    o  Advancement

    o  Civilian vs. Commissioned Corps opportunities

    o  Relocation or job change, including temporary details

    o  Awards and recognition

4.  General Information on the Area

    o  Housing, schools, shopping, commuting, recreation, etc.

The mentor is not expected to be the final word on any of the 
above topics, but should at least be able to direct the new 
employee to the appropriate person.