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Outcomes of a pilot faculty mentoring program
Erin E Tracy1, Reshma Jagsi, Rebecca Starr
1Vincent Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Founders 406, Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA. EETracy@partners.org
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 14, 2004
Summary
A junior faculty mentoring program significantly benefits participants, fostering a greater sense of support and camaraderie. This pilot program in obstetrics and gynecology demonstrated success in providing role models and increasing visibility for mentees.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Faculty Development
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Background:
- Junior faculty often face challenges in career progression and integration.
- Effective mentoring programs are crucial for academic and professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits of a junior faculty mentoring program.
- To identify key positive and negative aspects of the program.
- To provide insights for establishing similar initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A pilot mentoring program was implemented in an obstetrics and gynecology department.
- Qualitative (focus groups) and quantitative (surveys) methods were employed.
- Fisher's exact test was used for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants reported enhanced departmental support and camaraderie.
- High mentee satisfaction was observed for role modeling (83.3%), increased visibility (82.3%), and having a support system (93.8%).
Conclusions:
- The faculty mentoring program yielded significant benefits for all participants.
- The program successfully improved mentee support, visibility, and professional relationships.