PURPOSE: Transitioning from training to being an independent consultant surgeon can be challenging. Early career surgeons are expected to successfully navigate all their new responsibilities, however some encounter difficulties within and outside their departments. With mentoring identified as a potential intervention, a 12-month pilot mentorship program was implemented in 2023 for surgeons appointed ≤ 5 years at a tertiary referral hospital in Sydney, Australia. Using a mixed method approach, the mentoring program was evaluated. METHODOLOGY: A 32-question online survey for mentees (early career consultant surgeons), mentors (mid-career and Head of Department surgeons from a different department than their mentee) and senior leaders was undertaken between September and December 2023. Subsequent semi-structured interviews were completed between February 2024 – January 2025 with 15 consenting participants. A thematic analysis approach was used to explore both positive and negative aspects of the program. RESULTS: Out of 42 participants invited, 26 completed the survey (62% response). Overall, 22 (85%) participants agreed or strongly agreed it was a beneficial program. Five out of seven mentees (71%) agreed or strongly agreed it was helpful for their professional development, with 70% of all participants recommending it to newly appointed surgeons. Qualitative analysis identified four key themes: positive culture, access to knowledge, engagement and leadership, which described the overarching experience of participants and determined how much they valued the program. CONCLUSION: Overall, the program was successful and supported early career surgeons navigate challenges and build positive relationships with senior surgeons.