The 2026 BRIDGE Program Survey

Building Relationships in Integrative Oncology to Develop and Grow Early Career Leaders

SIO believes that mentorship plays an essential role in strengthening our community and helping members build successful careers in integrative oncology. The BRIDGE Program connects early career members with more senior SIO members for a one-on-one meeting at the 2026 International Conference in Detroit, Michigan.

Even if you already have a mentor at your home institution, BRIDGE offers a unique opportunity to gain a fresh perspective from an experienced leader in our field, matched to your specific interests and career goals. This is intended as a one-time meeting at the conference, with the option of continuing the relationship if both mentor and mentee wish to do so.

Space is limited. Apply early by completing the form below. Your responses will be used to match you with mentors based on shared interests and goals.

1.Full name(Required.)

2.Email address(Required.)

3.Institution / training program(Required.)

4.Current level of training:(Required.)

Undergraduate student

Graduate or professional student (e.g., MA, MS, PhD, MD, DO, ND, LCAT, LAc, etc.)

Postgraduate trainee (intern, resident, fellow, postdoctoral researcher, or equivalent)

Early-career professional (within 5 years of completing highest degree)

Other (please specify)

5.Field or profession you are training in (e.g., MD/PhD program, Acupuncture, etc.)(Required.)

6.Primary area of interest within integrative oncology(Required.)

Lifestyle and wellness (e.g., exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management)

Mind-body therapies (e.g., acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness-based interventions, creative arts therapies, massage, etc.)

Natural products (e.g., herbs, supplements)

Other (please specify)

7.Briefly describe your specific interest or career goals within integrative oncology (1–2 sentences)(Required.)

8.What type of mentor are you hoping to be matched with?(Required.)

Primarily clinical

Primarily laboratory/translational research-focused

Primarily clinical/health services research-focused

A balance of both clinical and research

Healthcare administration

No preference

9.Is there anything else specific you are looking for in a mentor? e.g., Please feel free to add other relevant information, such as career stage, institution type, disease focus, or anything else that would help us make a good mentor match.

10.Is this your first SIO meeting?(Required.)

Yes