Support Clinical Trial Participants in Their MASH /Liver Disease Journey
Your experience can make a meaningful difference for individuals with MASH who are participating in a clinical trial. By volunteering as a mentor, you can offer understanding, encouragement, and practical insights to those navigating similar experiences.
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About the Mentor Program
The Liver Disease Mentor Program connects patients who have participated in clinical trials with others who are just beginning their trial journey. As a mentor, you will share your personal experiences navigating MASH or a similar liver disease treatment, inclusive of clinical trial participation. You will provide emotional support and help others feel less alone.
All interactions will take place in a secure, private environment.
All interactions will take place in a secure, private environment.
What Mentors Do
Share personal experiences related to clinical trial participation
Share their treatment journey and experience navigating liver disease
Help patients with practical tips and insights, such as preparing for appointments
Provide a listening ear and help others feel supported
Mentors are not healthcare professionals and do not provide medical advice. All conversations are based on personal experience. Participants should always consult their healthcare provider regarding any medical questions or treatment decisions.
*All images are actor portrayals.
Program Highlights
Training and support are provided before you begin, so you feel confident and prepared from day one
Your privacy is protected – personal information is never shared publicly or with mentees
For each mentee you support, a donation is made to a charity of your choice
How to Get Started
Take small, meaningful steps to connect, support others, and contribute to positive change — all at your own pace.
Step 1
Complete a brief onboarding questionnaire to share your story
Step 2
Participate in a welcome call and training session
Step 3
Set up your mentor profile
Step 4
Get matched with a mentee whose journey aligns with yours
Step 5
Start connecting and making a difference
Support From Patients Who’ve Been There
The PatientPartner Mentor Program connects individuals who have firsthand experience with MASH or similar liver disease treatment and clinical trials participation to others who may benefit from their insights. The program provides a supportive environment for meaningful connections, shared understanding, and guidance throughout the treatment journey.
Become a mentor
What mentors are saying
Insights and experiences from those who guide and inspire.
I just want to be there for someone who’s going through something I’ve been through, sometimes simply sharing an experience can make a big difference.
Crissy
Houston, TX
A community like PatientPartner is so important because sometimes you just don’t know where to go. You need that community to lean on and trust. And I want to help others.
Charles
San Diego, CA
*Quotes are from real PatientPartner mentors and mentees. All images are actor portrayals.
Ready to make a difference?
Join the PatientPartner Mentor Program and share your experiences and offer understanding to others on their liver disease treatment journey.
FAQs
What is the Liver Disease Mentor Program?
The Liver Disease Mentor Program, supported by Eli Lilly, connects patients who have experience with liver disease and clinical trial participation to those seeking peer perspective. Through one-on-one conversations, mentors share their personal experiences to help others feel less alone and more informed as they navigate their treatment journey. Mentors are volunteers, not medical professionals or company representatives, and do not provide medical advice.
What is PatientPartner?
PatientPartner is the secure platform that powers the Liver Disease Mentor Program. It provides a safe and private space where mentors and mentees can exchange messages and share personal experiences.
What does a mentor do?
As a PatientPartner Mentor, you can share your personal journey with liver disease and clinical trial participation in a way that provides perspective and understanding. Your role is to listen, share your experience, and help others feel supported as they navigate their treatment process.
How much time does it take?
It’s flexible! You decide when you’re available and how often you want to connect. Most mentors spend just a few hours a month messaging others through the platform.
Do I need medical experience?
No, Mentors are volunteers, not medical professionals or representatives of Eli Lilly. They do not provide medical advice or treatment, they do not make decisions about patient care or trial participation and they do not collect or access patient medical records or trial related data.
What if I’m not sure I’d be a good mentor?
You don’t need to have all the answers just your story. Most mentors felt the same way at first, and they quickly find that simply listening and sharing their experience can make a big difference.
How will I know what to say?
You’ll receive training and practical conversation tips before you begin. Most mentors find that being open, kind, and genuine comes naturally.
What if I get matched with someone whose experience is different from mine?
That’s okay! Every journey is unique, and even if your experiences aren’t identical, your empathy and honesty can still make a meaningful impact.
Can I take a break if life gets busy?
Absolutely. You can pause new connections or update your availability anytime. There’s no ongoing schedule or fixed commitment.
Is this a paid position?
Mentors volunteer their time, but every connection creates an impact. For each mentee you support, PatientPartner donates to a charity of your choice, allowing your experience to make an even greater difference.
Is my information private?
Yes. All communication happens securely within the PatientPartner platform, and your personal information is never shared publicly or with mentees.
How do I get started?
Just fill out the short sign up form on this page. Once approved, you’ll receive the next steps for training and onboarding, so you can start making a difference, one conversation at a time.
*Mentors are not healthcare professionals and do not provide medical advice. All conversations are based on personal experience. Patients and caregivers should always consult their healthcare provider regarding any medical questions or treatment decisions.