Setting and participants. A systematic search of the following databases was performed: psycINFO (1967–2008), ERIC (1965–2008), Ovid MEDLINE(R) (1950–2008), Scopus (1996– 2008) and Ovid Current

In the world of academia, the power of a good mentor can be quite potent. Researchmentors inspire, teach, and/or create opportunities for those they mentor (e.g. projects, staff positions, promotions, grants). Previous authors have developed “mentor guidelines” [1,2], while Tobin [3] identified seven key roles of the successful mentor — teacher, sponsor, advisor, agent, rolemodel, coach, and co...

introduction: the research results showed that there was a relatively large gap in training operating room skills and clinical practice, so that clinical training did not enable students to perform the required tasks. one of the new approaches in training is a mentoring program. the aim of this study was to review mentoring of operating room students. methods: this study was a systematic review...

BACKGROUND Although mentoring is acknowledged as a key to successful and satisfying careers in medicine, formal mentoring programs for medical students are lacking in most countries. Within the framework of planning a mentoring program for medical students at Zurich University, an investigation was carried out into what types of programs exist, what the objectives pursued by such programs are, ...

It is not the method of interaction but the quality of the interaction between patient and therapist, student and teacher, mentee and mentor, or youth and youth worker that is the most critical determinant of success in a myriad of fields.

The Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research sponsored a symposium at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Association of University Radiologists, which focused on the issue of aligning mentor and mentee expectations to foster successful mentoring relationships. This article presents a summary of the informal discussion of the panelists' individual experiences, common themes, and insights gain...

OBJECTIVES To examine the feasibility and potential benefits of early peer support to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with early inflammatory arthritis (EIA). DESIGN Feasibility study using the 2008 Medical Research Council framework as a theoretical basis. A literature review, environmental scan, and interviews with patients, families and healthcare providers guided the...

Theory Academic mentoring is an effective method of enhancing undergraduate medical student academic performance, research productivity, career planning, and overall satisfaction. Hypotheses This study investigates the relationship between mentor characteristics and mentee academic performance, with an emphasis on identifying students who need special support. Methods A cross-sectional stud...