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Since 2006 the program has been supporting early stage female researches. The program consists of three modules (one-to-one mentoring, workshops and networking events) and lasts regularly 18 months. Already 385 mentees from all faculties took part in it. We analyse the key skills that mentees can develop through participation in the female-oriented mentoring program and we assume that these skills can contribute to successful career of female researchers in medicine. Fig. 6. Key skills developed through mentoring program Such soft skills as conflict management, self-reflection, leadership, self-representation, confident manner and setting priorities were the most frequently mentioned skills which mentees gained and built through participation in the program. Through the acquisition of external mentors, mentoring programs effectively gather their experiences making their inside information available to early stage researchers. Experienced mentors support the development of the early career scientists in one-to-one mentoring relationship by sharing their experiences and outlining the paths to their careers. Fig. 7. The skills and competencies the mentees learned from their mentors, %. According to the empirical data from surveys, mentees effectively questioned their mentors about their career choices, motivation, advice, personal development and estimation of their own skills and found the experience especially supportive. The board of experienced 34